Members of SEIU Local 521 protested Wednesday against impending layoffs at the Kern County Public Health Department, warning about reduced services for community residents.

The Kern County Board of Education passed a non-binding Title IX resolution that’s drawing controversy over its potential impact on transgender student-athletes.

Kern County Public Health workers, represented by SEIU 521, rallied Wednesday morning at the department's offices to protest ...

The debate over transgender athletes competing in girls' sports has intensified in California, with the Kern County Board of Education vot ...

An elderly man has been sentenced to one year in jail and two years' probation for distributing child sex abuse material, according to the Kern County Superior ...

Richbar Fire initially started 5:39 p.m. Aug. 9 in Kern County, California. Since its discovery three days ago, it has burned 158.3 acres. By Tuesday evening, the fire crew succeeded in containing 60% ...

A trial over flows in the Kern River, originally set for December 8 this year, was kicked 15 months into the future to Feb. 8 ...

The Kern County Firefighter Local 1301 issued a statement thanking the community for the support of Chief James Agee after ...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Kern County officials and the public discussed the recommended budget for fiscal year 2025-2026 on Monday and Tuesday, with a spotlight hanging over the county’s ...

Fay Fire initially started 3:19 p.m. July 15 in Kern County, California. After being active for 15 days, it has burned 648 acres. As of Wednesday evening, the blaze has been fully contained ...

Kern County may finally be able to move forward with resuming oil and gas permitting. The deadline for groups to sue the county from issuing new permits passed on Monday with no new lawsuits filed.

Kevin P. Kern, theater professor at the University of Mount Union, discovered early his passion for teaching the craft of acting and directing.