County leaders break silence

One week after Border Patrol in Kern County: County leaders break silence
Ben Affleck’s home was visited by FBI agents after he was forced to evacuate amid the Los Angeles wildfires. FBI agents and L.A. County sheriff deputies were spotted outside of Ben’s home in Brentwood, California, over the weekend, according to photos obtained by TMZ. Sources told the outlet that law enforcement officers were in the...
Border Patrol accused of slashing gardener's tires during stop in Kern County
While many are relieved Border Patrol’s visit in Kern County is now over, others remain traumatized from their encounter with agents. A local gardener says it was a moment when he feared for his life.
Outrage grows over the arrest of 78 workers by Border Patrol in Kern County, California
The operation, dubbed “Return to Sender,” was carried out by the Democrat Biden administration in its waning days.
Interview with Kern County Sheriff Donny Youngblood on recent Border Patrol operations
Reporter Jenny Huh spoke with Kern County Sheriff Donny Youngblood about recent Border Patrol activity in Kern County.
Kern County Sees Surge in Border Patrol Operations
In Kern County, a significant increase in Border Patrol presence has been observed as the week nears its end, with senior reporter Veronica Morley keeping a close watch on their activities across various neighborhoods.
'RETURN TO SENDER': Border Patrol's 3-day operation in Kern, 78 arrested
Border Patrol's 3-day operation in Kern 'Return to Sender', resulted in 78 arrests from seven countries including China and Peru.
Immigration crackdown could expand in Central California, Border Patrol says in update
A Border Patrol chief says dozens of agents detained two child rapists and “other criminals” from several countries as part of a Kern County immigration enforcement operation — and that operations could expand to Fresno and Sacramento.
Over 190 people detained in Border Patrol operation in Central Valley
After videos of U.S. Customs and Border Patrol agents in Bakersfield circulated on social media and reports of agents seen in Fresno County undocumented migrants in the Valley are on edge.
Over 190 people detained in Border Patrol operation in California
Undocumented migrants in California have been left on edge after videos of agents have circulated on social media.
BPD Chief addresses rumors of his dept.’s involvement with Border Patrol, new community survey tool
Last week, Chief Terry, addressed the Bakersfield City Council of his department’s lack of involvement in the recent ...
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Costa Says Immigration Sweeps Are Over. He and Valadao Want Border Patrol Clarity
Congressman Jim Costa says he was told as of Saturday, CBP had concluded their immigration operations in the Central Valley.
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A surprising immigration raid in Kern County foreshadows what awaits farmworkers and businesses
Acres of orange fields sat unpicked in Kern County last week as word of Border Patrol raids circulated through Messenger ...
‘An abuse of power’: Kern’s immigrant advocates criticize Border Patrol operations, ramp up education efforts
In the wake of last week’s shocking immigration sweeps across Bakersfield, the city’s immigrant community remains on high ...