The state Department of Justice filed felony charges Friday afternoon accusing former Kern County Supervisor Zack Scrivner of three counts of child endangerment and two counts of illegal possession of ...

The Kern County Library is set to celebrate Valentine's Day with a series of engaging events for the community.Beginning ...

Bob Elias Kern County Sports Hall of Fame induction ceremony. Many of the inductees’ names are familiar and most have familiar stories. Maybe over the years you’ve asked yourself – who exactly is this ...

It's February which means it is time to celebrate Black History Month, and here in Kern County there are many ways to celebrate.

Kern Dance Alliance executive director Andrea Hansen has many goals for the nonprofit's 10th anniversary season but one of the biggest ones is just over a week away. For KDA's ADAPTIdance's Defying ...

Thursday brought heavy rainfall throughout Kern County, however despite some rockslides in the canyon, major roadways including the 178 remain open Friday morning.

The Chamber marked its 40th anniversary with a grand Installation and Business Awards Gala, honoring local leaders and ...

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A controversial development is underway in the small Mojave Desert town of Boron. Residents feel left in the dust.

US Foods A local initiative in Kern County is making sure school kids stay fueled and ready to learn with delicious meals. US Foods has teamed up with Wood Stone Pizzeria and ...

The Kern County Library marked a new chapter in community engagement with the grand reopening of the Holloway-Gonzalez Branch ...

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning and Flood Watch with rain expected throughout the San Joaquin ...