A bill signed into law by Gov. Gavin Newsom will change the way Merced County’s supervisorial district lines are drawn ...

On Oct. 21, a large number of Kern County citizens from every walk of life — young and old, of all ethnic backgrounds, ...

A halfway house in east Bakersfield may get another chance at public financial support after its bid to renew a vital ...

Accidental deaths — particularly from vehicle incidents and drownings — remain among the leading causes of death for Kern ...

Kern County Board of Supervisors seeks clarification on inspecting ICE detention facilities after residents raise concerns ...

The Kern County Board of Supervisors issued a referral to seek clarity from state and federal agencies regarding the role of ...

Dr. Randy Villegas, a school board trustee and professor, has announced his candidacy for the 22nd Congressional District, in ...

The Kern County Sheriff's Office hosted its National Night Out and Halloween celebration on Tuesday at Stramler Park in ...

Residents urge protection of fair elections as debates intensify over proposal to let the Legislature temporarily redraw ...

The Kern County Board of Supervisors reviewed the 2024 Child Death Report on Tuesday, a somber yet crucial annual discussion ...

The newly released annual Child Death Review Report shows child death rates have decreased in Kern County over the last five years. However, they’re still much higher than the state and ...

Kern County is slated to establish a department of elections and appoint a new registrar of voters now that Gov. Gavin Newsom ...