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

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The long wait until the start of the 2025 Kern County Fair is getting shorter and shorter.

Latest Kern County, California and US and world news from 23ABC in Bakersfield, Calif. 8.7 magnitude earthquake prompts ...

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.

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

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

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

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

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

Kern County Sheriff's Deputy Jasmine Francisco is facing a series of daunting challenges after purchasing a new home for ...

And summer’s not over. “On June 12 this year, we had already seen more acres burned in Kern County than all of 2023 combined,” said Capt. Andrew Freeborn with the Kern County Fire Department.