BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The unemployment rate in Kern County recorded its first increase since April, rising by nearly 10% between May and June, according to a report from the California ...

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Initial location: Kern County, Calif. Fire type: Wildfire Fire name: Mountain A new wildfire was reported today at 12:23 p.m. in Kern County, California. Mountain Fire has been burning on private ...

Fay Fire initially started 3:19 p.m. July 15 in Kern County, California. It has burned 648 acres after being active for four days. As of Saturday morning, the fire crew effectively contained 49% ...

Kern County confirms first human case of West Nile virus this year. Health officials urge precautions against mosquito bites as summer brings increased risk of infection.

Kern County's already poor air quality worsens during July 4th celebrations, with pollution spiking to dangerous levels that threaten residents with respiratory conditions.