Jaw Fire initially started 2:23 p.m. May 19 in Kern County. Since its discovery 17 hours ago, it has burned 300 acres. By ...

Democrat Fire initially started 3:39 p.m. May 18 in Kern County. It has burned 895.1 acres after being active for 25 hours.

A man allegedly involved in an incident that occurred near the Kern County Fairgrounds — and who police say led officers on a brief chase — has been charged with crimes including attempted murder.

Several items on the agenda for the Kern County Board of Supervisors meeting on Tuesday aim to support children in the foster ...

A 3.8 magnitude earthquake struck near Mettler Monday afternoon, according to the USGS. The tremor was reported around 12:09 ...

Larry Bird remains deeply grounded in his humble roots, choosing simplicity over spending. New data from the Federal Reserve ...

The task at hand is borderline apocalyptic – with federal support for a number of programs disappearing or in danger of ...

Kern County SEIU workers are planning a second strike on June 3–4, demanding fair wages and accusing the county of ...

Public workers employed by Kern County are gearing up for their second strike of the year, citing unfair labor practices and ...

For hardworking families in Kern County, having reliable access to affordable healthcare enables them to take part in daily ...

Kern County is California’s leading energy provider and a key player in the global energy landscape. In 2023, Kern ranked as ...