Night Court at the Kern County Superior Court is canceled on Wednesday night due to a strong smell of a gas leak.The Kern ...

State lawmakers are blasting the mental health diversion granted to Kern politician Zack Scrivner, charged with child abuse.

An online petition is calling for an appeal of a mental health diversion ruling for former Kern County Supervisor Zack ...

A man was arrested Wednesday in connection with a fatal 2021 shooting on Acacia Avenue, according to the Kern County ...

A judge has overturned a jury verdict that previously awarded more than $700,000 to a Bakersfield fire captain who claimed ...

In court Monday, more time was requested to decide whether unresolved charges against Porterville mother Mya Hernandez can be ...

Kern County Sheriff Donny Youngblood said Tuesday he feels county District Attorney Cynthia Zimmer acted appropriately by ...

A man has been deemed competent to stand trial for attempted murder and related charges following a September 2025 shooting ...

A man convicted of a string of local robberies in January was sentenced Monday to 30 years and four months in prison, the Kern County District Attorney’s Office announced. It said Kern County Superior ...

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State records show UFW certified workers at eight California farms via 2023 law. Three employers have ratified contracts; others remain in bargaining or mediation. Law limits certifications to 75 ...