A new wildfire was reported today at 4:46 p.m. in Kern County, California. Lakeside Fire has been burning on private land.

The value of local property assessed in Kern County increased by about $3 billion in one year, according to the Kern County ...

The unemployment rate in Kern County recorded its first increase since April, rising by nearly 10% between May and June, ...

Fire containment. What does it mean for a fire to be 49% contained? Containment indicates what percentage of the fire ...

July 20, 2025 – Kern County Sheriff’s Office officials report that on Saturday, July 19, 2025, at approximately 10:00 a.m., ...

The Kern County Public Health has confirmed the first human case of West Nile virus (WNV) in Kern County for the 2025 ...

For the fourth consecutive year, students attending any of the 46 schools under the Kern County Superintendent of Schools ...

Kern County confirms first human case of West Nile virus this year. Health officials urge precautions against mosquito bites ...

Kern County unemployment rate rose in June ...

California has six privately operated immigration detention centers. Two of these — Golden State Annex in McFarland and Mesa ...

Kern County is making strides in the fight against homelessness through collaboration, compassion, and coordinated care. On Studio 17, Carlos from The ...