Twin Fire initially started today at 5:07 p.m. in Kern County. It has been burning on private land. There is currently no information on the containment or cause of the fire.

A new wildfire was reported today at 5:18 p.m. in Kern County. Bealville Fire has been burning on private land. Currently, details about the containment or cause of the fire are unknown.

Clifton and Passaic residents in need of a ride to the doctor, a grocery store, the train station or elsewhere will be able to have one from the county's new microtransit service called Passaic ...

On this week’s Kern County In Depth, a look at efforts being made in combatting human trafficking. After much debate and posturing, California lawmakers finally passed a bill that would make it ...

O n Kern County In Depth, over the last two weeks, law enforcement has made arrests of men who allegedly tried to lure children into engaging in sexual acts. Cyber security expert Robert Miles ...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — Kern County SEIU workers are planning a second strike on June 3–4, demanding fair wages and accusing the county of underfunding essential public services.

Kern County is California’s leading energy provider and a key player in the global energy landscape. In 2023, Kern ranked as the No. 13 oil-producing county in the nation, generating 90 million ...

Kern County leaders support Tejon Ranch Co. against Bulldog Investors, emphasizing the importance of Tejon's development projects for local growth. Tejon Ranch Co. has received strong support from ...

Scott, 42, has been placed in restricted housing pending an investigation and the case has been referred to the Kern County District Attorney’s Office for possible felony prosecution.

ELK GROVE — An Elk Grove man is accused of kidnapping a young Kern County girl he communicated with on the popular gaming platform Roblox, authorities said Monday. Matthew Naval, 27, was ...