The three-judge panel found that the lower court didn't proper weigh all the factors when issuing its preliminary injunction.

50 days later, the water level is lower, but it’s the same answer ... the vehicle will stay at the bottom of the Kern River near Highway 178.

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — Community members of Kern County walk the dry riverbed in protest for the water restoration in the Kern River. The river was shut down in August of 2024, affecting ...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — On March 20th, the 5th District Appellate Court in Fresno will hold a hearing to discuss the next moves for the Kern River. The river has been shut down in ...

The Kern County coroners' office on Monday released the name of the man who was found dead March 24 near the Kern River. Daniel Lee Painter, 50, of Bakersfield, was found shot near the riverbed ...

Justices with the 5th District Court of Appeal peppered attorneys with questions about the application of state water law and the fight over Kern River flows during arguments Thursday in Fresno.