Around 6,000 Students in Kern County experience homelessness, and 600 don't have a a gaurdian, advocates call for better resources and housing solutions in Kern County.

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Howard County is experiencing a housing crisis, and threats to HUD programs could most endanger those with the lowest incomes.

Initial location: Kern County, Calif. Fire type: Wildfire Fire name: Boulevard A new wildfire was reported today at 1:35 p.m. in Kern County, California. Boulevard Fire has been burning on private ...

A new wildfire was reported today at 11:37 a.m. in Kern County, California. Beale Fire has been burning on private land. At this time, there are no details on the containment or cause of the fire.

Citing changes in federal funding, the Atlanta Housing Authority is reducing its new fiscal year budget by more than $80 million.

Authorities at Kern Valley State Prison are investigating the death of an inmate on Independence Day as a suspected homicide, according to a statement released by the California Department of Corre… ...

Kern County is in for a classic summer scorcher this weekend, with triple-digit heat on the way and cooling centers set to open.

The Kern High School District’s July drive-through meal program is helping local families save on groceries and keep kids fed. Meals are available for any child 2–18, with no sign-up needed.

Also, Fernando Rodriguez Jara, age 49, is the husband of Kern County supervisor Leticia Perez. He is in custody, charged with a felony – making death threats – and two misdemeanors – child ...