On October 30, 2023, the Kern County Superior Court preliminarily enjoined the City of Bakersfield (“City”) from operating six Kern River weirs in a way that reduces flows below the amount sufficient to keep downstream fish in “good condition.” The ruling in Bring Back the Kern et al. v. City of Bakersfield (BCV-22-103220) seems likely to result in further development of the law regarding the application of Fish and Game Code section 5937 (“Section 5937”) and the public trust doctrine.