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A recent academic study finds Kern may see oil production drop to zero between 2042 and 2055, and industry workers say the change may reshape local job markets.

The report is sparking discussions on the county's economic future.

Workers and families gathered at Stramler Park on Monday, Sept.

7 to celebrate Labor Day and honor Kern County unions - they also raised concerns about artificial intelligence affecting job security.

A free 988 Day resource fair and blood drive will be held Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Beale Memorial Library — part of Suicide Prevention Awareness Month — hosted by Kern Behavioral Health and Houchin Blood Bank.

Kern Autism Network celebrated 30 years of supporting families and people with autism at Bakersfield Country Club (in Northeast Bakersfield) on Saturday, with Mayor Karen Goh and Congressman David Valadao’s office honoring its community impact.

An 8-year-old Bakersfield boxer, Jayd Soto, is 6-0 with three titles after winning the Junior Olympics, Junior Golden Gloves and International PAL.

He trains five days a week at Warmup Athletics and is known as the (Young Mamba) for his hard work.

Volunteers at St. George Greek Orthodox Church are preparing for the Greek Food Festival set for Oct.

9 where new fried feta bites and a raffle for a trip to Greece will be featured. The festival, a 40+ year family tradition, is expected to draw increasing crowds to Bakersfield.

Portrait of a Warrior Gallery is moving to a larger home in downtown Bakersfield as it begins a new chapter in its eight-year history.

Fantasy football is boosting local businesses as Legends Lounge and other venues host draft parties this weekend; organizers offer party packages (including food and drinks) while locals form leagues and share tips.