Kern

Family Wins $30.5 Million in Lawsuit Against Kern County Over Fatal 2020 Deputy Shooting Incident

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Bakersfield, Calif. – A California jury has awarded $30.5 million to the family of a man fatally shot by a Kern County sheriff’s deputy in 2020. The decision came after a month-long civil trial scrutinizing the circumstances that led to the shooting, which has raised significant public interest and debate over law enforcement practices. The incident, which occurred on December 12, 2020, involved David Moses, 33, who was shot and killed during an early morning encounter in a residential neighborhood. According to reports, deputies were responding to a call involving a suspicious person in the … Read more

Fish Deaths and Lawsuits: The Battle Over Kern River’s Water Management Intensifies

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Bakersfield, Calif. – A recent maintenance project by Bakersfield’s Water Resources Department has left thousands of fish dead along a stretch of the Kern River, complicating long-standing disputes over water management and sparking legal action. This incident has thrust issues of ecological preservation and resource allocation back into the public eye, posing serious questions about balance and responsibility in water use. Environmental groups have taken legal action against the city, accusing it of poor water management practices that harm the local ecosystem. The Kern River, once flowing robustly and supporting diverse wildlife, has suffered due … Read more

Kern County Grand Jury Exposes Leadership Failures and Ongoing Crises in California City

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CALIFORNIA CITY, Calif. – The Kern County Grand Jury has released a scathing report on the ongoing crises and leadership failures plaguing California City. This marks the fourth report in the last six years that sheds light on the financial and leadership problems facing the city. The previous reports have highlighted issues such as a financial crisis, leadership crisis, budget crisis, dysfunction, and mistrust in the local government. In the latest report released on Thursday, the Grand Jury outlined the “dysfunction” within the city and raised concerns about whether the leaders will address the ongoing … Read more

Kern County Jury Delivers Verdict in High-Speed Chase Case: Woman Found Not Guilty of Felony Evading, Guilty on Misdemeanor Charges

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BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (AP) – A Kern County jury delivered a mixed verdict in the trial of a woman accused of leading police on a high-speed chase. Savannah Raeann Johnson, 30, was found not guilty of felony evading a peace officer, but was convicted on charges of misdemeanor resisting arrest and drug possession, according to court records. The jury’s decision followed an hour of deliberation. Johnson faced a potential prison sentence of over six years if convicted of all charges. However, she was acquitted of the felony charge, with her defense attorney arguing it was a … Read more