Kern County fire crews reportedly battled a 2-alarm fire in Lamont, California, for hours late Saturday night, July 12.

A new wildfire was reported today at 11:37 a.m. in Kern County, California. Beale Fire has been burning on private land. At ...

In May, shocking video revealed an individual allegedly placing an injured dog near a dumpster in East Bakersfield. Advocates say no one's been held responsible ...

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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.

A fire that began as a house fire and spread to nearby vegetation in Frazier Park prompted a swift response from residents and multiple fire agencies. The blaze ...

A court ruling Friday orders a halt to a chaotic and relentless 36-day immigration crackdown that’s upended life across ...