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Kern County

Evacuations lifted as Ridge Fire in Gorman reaches 54% containment

  • Aug 9

Fresno teen ID'd as Jane Doe in nearly 50-year-old Kern Co. cold case

  • Jul 29

Earlimart man killed in motorcycle crash in Kern County, CHP says

  • Jun 29

8 victims killed in B-52 crash ID'd by Edwards Air Force Base

  • Jun 17

8 killed in B-52 bomber crash at SoCal Air Force Base

  • Jun 16

US Congressional District 22: CA primary carries national weight

  • Jun 3

New video shows Porterville suspect being run over by BearCat: KCSO

  • May 20

3 arrested in Kern County for stealing $1M worth of Legos: Deputies

  • Apr 14

Latest Videos

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Memorial held for Kern Co. sheriff's deputy killed during standoff

  • Aug 7, 2021
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Court docs: Kern Co. standoff suspect had history of domestic violence

  • Jul 28, 2021
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Hundreds gather to remember Wasco family, deputy killed in standoff

  • Jul 28, 2021
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Kern County Sheriff's deputy among 5 killed during standoff in Wasco

  • Jul 27, 2021
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Delano Police asking for charges to be filed against ICE agents who caused deadly crash

  • Apr 12, 2018
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Crews battle fire at oil refinery in Bakersfield

  • Jan 19, 2018
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Silver Alert issued for missing woman and child

  • Oct 31, 2017
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Ceremony marked 50 years since Cesar Chavez and farm workers marched from Delano to Sacramento

  • Mar 18, 2016

Latest Stories

Fast-growing fire spreads to 1000 acres near Kern, Kings County lines, CAL FIRE says

CAL FIRE says crews are battling a fast-growing fire near the Kern and Kings County lines between Interstate 5 and Highway 33.

  • Mar 25

LIST: Central Valley locations named after Cesar Chavez as abuse allegations put legacy in spotlight

The serious allegations against Mexican American icon Cesar Chavez are sending shockwaves through communities and leaving questions about what happens to the dozens of institutions and landmarks named after him in the Central Valley, California and across the country.

  • Mar 18

Porterville mother sentenced to 15 years for death of son who was left in hot car

A Porterville mother has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for the death of her 1‑year‑old son, who was left in a hot car for hours in Bakersfield last year.

  • Mar 6

Porterville mother accepts plea deal after leaving son in hot car during cosmetic procedure

A Porterville mother has accepted a plea deal in the death of her son, who was left in a hot car for hours in Bakersfield last year.

  • Feb 18

Mistrial declared against mother accused of leaving son in hot car during cosmetic procedure

A mistrial has been declared for the murder charge a Porterville mom was facing for the death of her son, who was left in a hot car for hours while she got a cosmetic procedure.

  • Dec 19, 2025