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April 24: New Documentary Explores The History of Kern County Oil

By Soreath Hok,
Jonathan Linden
Published April 24, 2026 at 4:45 AM PDT
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A new documentary focuses on the history of oil production in Kern County. The filmmaker explores the county’s oil towns and the people who live there. He says he wants the film to spark a conversation about the economic impact of less drilling.

Plus, the latest news headlines: a San Joaquin River property undergoes a name change amid controversy, and a new ICE detention center opens in Kern County.

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Soreath Hok
Soreath Hok is a multimedia journalist with experience in radio, television and digital production. She is a 2022 National Edward R. Murrow Award winner. At KVPR, she is currently the local host of NPR's All Things Considered.
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Jonathan Linden
Jonathan Linden is a podcast producer at KVPR. Born and raised in Riverside, he's a Southern California native. Jonathan's passion for public radio began at a young age when his brother would play NPR while driving him home from middle school. He earned his B.A. in journalism from Biola University in 2019.
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