One way many beat the heat each year is the water parks. But the parks do no good when it's finally time to head home.

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We are at a critical time in Kern County’s trajectory in addressing quality of life issues that affect all Kern County residents. Air quality. Water quality. Public education and access to ...

Harker Heights’ smallest, oldest, and mostly forgotten park, Kern Park, had a little life breathed back into it Saturday as the site played host to the city’s annual Parks Bash.

The California Department of Public Health is investigating Valley fever cases among people who traveled through Kern County in May to attend the outdoor music festival Lightning in a Bottle.

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.

In Kern County, oil and gas generate tax revenues that keep schools open and police departments funded.

Atty. Gen. Rob Bonta is backing environmentalists in a legal fight over the Kern River, after thousands of fish died when the river dried up.

Kern County supervisor resigns amid criminal probe and allegations of sexual assault Kern County Supervisor Zack Scrivner is seen in a file photo.

Cincinnati Parks has 41 bathrooms with six more coming soon. Great Parks of Hamilton County has 75. They aren't cheap.

City, county and local offices will be closed on Monday for César Chávez Day along with courts, public health clinics, family resource centers, libraries and animal shelters. County parks ...

It's getting hot in Bakersfield, and with a taste of the Summer ahead, how does Kern County keep cool? One family says each year, they go to the spray park.