Kern County is making its first use of Proposition 36, a new law passed in the last election aimed at increasing criminal penalties for repeat theft and drug offenders.

BAKERSFIELD, CALIF. (KERO) — A cold front moving through California is bringing two main impacts to Kern County. First, it’s increasing winds, with a wind advisory in effect starting tonight at 9 PM ...

REPUBLIC, Mo. — It was an event that shook the Ozarks and changed how law enforcement was done across America. Today marks 93 ...

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Caitlin Clark turned down chance to play for esteemed Catholic school because of 'feeling in her gut' ...

So, to start off the new year on a happy note, Proctor with the city shelter said they're waiving adoption and redemption fees Friday and Saturday.

A 34-year-old man was arrested Thursday on several felony charges after he was arrested on alleged illegal ATM withdrawals ...

Pearce is a key operator on the Edwards & Sanborn solar and energy storage project in Kern County. (courtesy photo) Fifteen years ago, Paso Robles-based Pearce Services was just breaking into the ...

There have been four candidates who have filed to run in the special election to fill the State Assembly seat that represents the 32nd district, which includes the Springville area ...

Two local organizations that celebrate Italian heritage in Kern County — the Italian Heritage Dante Association and the Italian Heritage Foundation — were instrumental in moving a new building to ...

A man was arrested in south Bakersfield on suspicion of committing fraud-related crimes using electronic benefit transfer ...

The Kern County Coroner’s Office has identified the man who died after being stabbed in Old Town Kernon New Year's Day as ...