A new report found Kern County ranked first in the state for the rate of cases filed under Proposition 36 as well as voter ...

Convicted killer Maricruz Galaviz was sentenced to 25 years to life for the torturing and murder of 17-year-old Amanda Zubia.

Downtown Bakersfield came alive Sunday with live music, new murals, and a celebration of local talent at the Sound of Bakersfield.

Cynthia Zimmer, the District Attorney for Kern County, said, "Well, I think it was a mandate by the people of the state of ...

A recent study by the Public Policy Institute of California — a non-profit, non-partisan research organization — shows that ...

The Feed Kern Now initiative aims to mobilize community support in response to rising food insecurity affecting thousands in ...

Asurvey by the Public Policy Institute of Californiafound that Kern County has filed more Proposition 36 cases per capita ...

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Deion Sanders had some lofty expectations for his son, Shedeur, in the 2025 NFL Draft. The Dallas Cowboys great predicted ...

A Catholic fraternity that supports food banks and uplifts Kern County residents who dedicate their life to religion has ...

A new wildfire was reported 6:51 p.m. April 24 in Kern County. Assist/kern/desert Fire has been burning on private land for 14 hours. At this time, there is no information on the containment of the ...

Cal State Bakersfield will confer the highest honor in the California State University system upon four Kern County leaders who have devoted their lives to creating opportunities for generations ...