Supervisor Chris Parlier officially pulled papers to run for re-election to serve a full term to represent Kern County’s ...

Former Kern County Supervisor Zack Scrivner is accused of sexually abusing a pre-teen girl. Last month, he was granted a ...

One year after federal agents swept through Kern County, families and advocates say the fear and disruption haven’t faded.

Two Kern County law enforcement offices are set to receive grants from the state of California to reduce traffic deaths and ...

Kern County Animal Services is set to have $10 adoption fees throughout the month of January. The adoption fee includes spay ...

As we move forward to 2026, it’s crucial to reflect and remember some of the biggest incidents that rocked the Golden Empire.

The wildfire initially started 10:26 p.m. June 27 in Kern County, California. The wildfire has been burning on private land ...

A storm passing through central California will send strong winds to Kern's mountains and desert communities through Thursday ...

The warning was in place for Kern County. "The heavy rain has ended. Flooding is no longer expected to pose a threat. Please continue to heed remaining road closures. A Flood Watch remains in effect ...

The Kern County District Attorney's Office is poised to receive a significant boost in its fight against drunk driving, ...

In 2025, Kern County lost a number of pioneers. We lost veterans of World War II and Vietnam, giants of education, pillars of ...

Bakersfield Speedway at Kevin Harvick's Kern Raceway has announced its 2026 schedule for the 81st season of dirt track racing ...