A mandatory community forum is scheduled for Tuesday to inform the public on the Kern County Sheriff’s Office’s involvement ...

U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon praised the Kern County Board of Education’s efforts to block transgender ...

The Kern County Board of Education became the latest school board in California to affirm protections for girl’s sports, ...

Fuentez himself is a volunteer member of Kern County Search and Rescue. Now life has turned around for Loki — He’s got a new ...

Richbar Fire initially started 5:39 p.m. Aug. 9 in Kern County, California. Since its discovery six days ago, it has burned 158.3 acres. By Friday morning, the fire crew effectively contained 95% of ...

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 ...

Kern County Search and Rescue has expanded its team with the addition of three new K-9 members, enhancing their efforts to ...

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A federal court has issued an injunction against U.S. Border Patrol following a series of immigration raids earlier this year in Kern County, prompting renewed scrutiny from civil rights advocates.

A power outage left 1,717 PG&E customers without electricity in Creston and along Highway 58 in San Luis Obispo and Kern counties, California.

Initial location: Kern County, Calif. Fire type: Wildfire Fire name: Lakeside A new wildfire was reported today at 4:46 p.m. in Kern County, California. Lakeside Fire has been burning on private land.