For the first time in years, Kern County is again issuing permits for new oil drilling, marking a significant shift for one ...

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BAKERSFIELD Calif. (KGET) — Kern County leaders gathered Wednesday afternoon to hear the State of the County address. This ...

Following delays due to additional repairs and weather, Highway 166 at the California Aqueduct in Kern County is set to reopen tomorrow, Jan. 31, 2026, announce ...

A new prescribed burn, named Apache Saddle, was initiated today at 3:29 p.m. in Kern County, California. The prescribed fire ...

Kern County families face child care costs exceeding $27,000 annually while the median income sits at $67,000.

The 2026 Kern State of the County address was held Wednesday at the Board of Supervisors chambers, highlighting the county's accomplishments and future vision.

Kern County stands at a pivotal moment. Structural costs continue to rise, revenues remain volatile, and the county’s ability ...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Kern County Public Health has released the top 10 baby girl and boy names for 2025 in Kern ...

The Kern County Board of Supervisors is looking to add a measure to the June 2026 ballot to get voter approval on ...

Navraj Rai says his historic appointment represents the American dream and hopes to inspire future generations ...

BAKERSFIELD, CA — Navraj Rai, a 32-year-old attorney, has been sworn in as the first Sikh judge pro tempore in Kern County ...