Shafter, Wasco, and Lost Hills Neighborhood ReporterE-mail: Sam.Hoyle@kero.com Sam is your Shafter and Wasco Neighborhood Reporter! He also covers Lost Hills and Buttonwillow.

Priscilla was specifically drawn to Kern County because of its large population of oil and agriculture workers. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family, walking on the beach ...

The fire was contained to a half-acre on the west side of the freeway ...