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.

May 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tejon Ranch Co. (NYSE: TRC), ("Tejon” or the "Company”), a diversified real estate development and agribusiness company, today distributed a letter to shareholders ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Several fires were burning across Kern County Friday, from a small brush fire along Panorama Drive in Bakersfield to a thousands-acre fire in the hills northeast of Tehachapi. The Bakersfield and ...

In a bid to prevent wildfires, Kern County firefighters perform a controlled burn near I-5, urging drivers to exercise caution. "We're working to keep you safe, and we ask that you help keep us ...

Every Memorial Day weekend, the Kern County Basque Festival highlights the talent of both the local community as well as the Basque living beyond the county line. This year’s celebration is no ...

Jaw Fire initially started today at 2:23 p.m. in Kern County. Since its discovery four hours ago, it has burned 240 acres, an increase of 50 acres since the last update. By Monday evening ...

Read more on our AI policy here. A new wildfire was reported today at 1:14 p.m. in Kern County. Woodland Fire has burned one acre of private land. Currently, there is no data on the containment ...

A new wildfire was reported today at 12:16 p.m. in Kern County. Hacienda Fire has been burning on private land. There is currently no information on the containment or cause of the fire.