Kern County fire officials have issued evacuation warnings for two zones near Lake Isabella as the Pearl Fire threatens the ...

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An immense solar-plus-storage power plant in the desert is now pumping out inexpensive clean electricity at full bore.

A sharp drop in Kern County vehicle thefts last year has renewed attention on a Newsom administration initiative that joined state and local resources while strengthening working relationships ...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Kern County is planning to reduce available public health services and conduct layoffs due to significant state and federal funding cuts and increased minimum wage ...

Fernando Jara, husband of Kern County Supervisor Leticia Perez, was arrested Saturday on charges of threatening with intent to terrorize. Court appearance set for Tuesday.

According to Paul Spiewak, tech team leader for Lake Lovers, many of the county’s lakes are considered impaired due to high phosphorus concentrations.

Suspect hospitalized after police shooting in Lake County, FDLE investigating.

ICE plans to open the state’s largest immigration detention center in Kern County’s California City, sparking opposition and fear of increased deportation efforts.

The 96th Lake County Fair opened Wednesday in Grayslake amid a heat wave that caused organizers to move at least one activity indoors. As many as 100,000 people are expected to attend the fair ...

SINCE A MAN WENT MISSING IN LAKE COUNTY, BUT DETECTIVES SAID THEY JUST FOUND NEW EVIDENCE TO HELP WITH THEIR SEARCH. DEPUTIES SAID MICHAEL CONNELL WAS LAST SEEN ON MAY 29TH ON KISMET ROAD IN ...

One year after the devastating Borel Fire destroyed 220 structures, Kern County organizations continue providing support to affected residents still rebuilding their lives.