Kern County officials and the public discussed the recommended budget for fiscal year 2025-2026 on Monday and Tuesday, with a ...

Kern County is considering cuts to public health services that could eliminate 35 positions as officials face a $12 million budget shortfall.

Initial location: Kern County, Calif. A new wildfire was reported today at 12:25 p.m. in Kern County, California. Blue Fire ...

Kern County's proposed $4 billion budget includes cutting 35 public health positions and reducing health funding by 25%, concerning residents who spoke at Monday's public meeting.

Kern County is preparing for significant financial adjustments as the "Big Beautiful Bill," enacted in July, begins to affect local funding and services.

Fay Fire initially started 3:19 p.m. July 15 in Kern County, California. It has burned 648 acres after being active for two ...

The other side: Kern County permitting director Lorelei Oviatt told the Californian that Earthjustice’s objections in court ...

Firefighters with the Kern County Fire Department extinguished a 77-acre fire Saturday evening near the Lost Hills area.

Central Division conducted a Rapid Arrest of Intoxicated Drivers (RAID) operation in Kern County on July 26, 2025, resulting ...

119 JCPenney stores sold in nearly $1 billion deal. See list of locations. Cause of Death Released For 9-Year-Old Who Died in ...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A 10-year veteran of the Kern County Sheriff’s Office is undergoing the fight of his life.

Kern County fire officials have issued evacuation warnings for two zones near Lake Isabella as the Pearl Fire threatens the ...