WASHINGTON, D.C. — Earlier this month, President Trump signed into law The Doug LaMalfa Federal Disaster Tax Relief Certainty Act (Public Law 119-108), which included Congressman Vince Fong's …

As the country approaches the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, Pastor Jason Sheridan of Kernville Baptist Church says residents should turn their attention toward problems closer …

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Senator Shannon Grove (R-Bakersfield) and Senator Dave Cortese (D–San Jose), today announced Senate Bill (SB) 1392 , known as Leno’s Law and supported by Jay Leno and the …

The Kern County Board of Supervisors directed county staff Tuesday, Aug. 11, to prepare a letter supporting Assembly Joint Resolution 23, a proposal that would allow Kern and other inland and rural …

Kern Valley Healthcare District has started a four-month registered nurse residency program to help new graduates move from classroom instruction into patient care while building the hospital’s …

LAKE ISABELLA, Calif. — Brian Ludt oversees about 20 Bureau of Land Management specialists responsible for recreation sites, grazing allotments, oil and gas leases, wilderness areas and other …

This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Lea esta historia en Español. Of all the insidious threats faced by wildland firefighters — extreme …

An independent review of Kern County’s child welfare system found no systemic failures preventing the Department of Human Services from protecting children. However, reviewers recommended ongoing …

CALIENTE — The Fish Fire was 98% contained Friday, July 31, after burning 4,201 acres near Caliente Bodfish and Bena roads. The fire began at about 12:05 p.m. Monday, July 27, and spread …

The Kern County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a $4.4 billion budget June 30 for the 2026-27 fiscal year, adopting a spending plan that maintains county services while preparing for slower …

One of the things I appreciate most about serving the Kern River Valley is that residents care deeply about their community. Whether the conversation is about wildfire recovery, economic development, …

KERN COUNTY, Calif. | The Independence Day holiday was once again one of the busiest days of the year for the Kern County Fire Department. As anticipated, emergency calls increased significantly …

Congressman Vince Fong announced his strong support for Measure A, joining a growing number of local leaders and organizations who understand that Kern County voters should decide who represents our …

Kern County supervisors are considering new limits on public comment as they prepare to comply with a state law that will expand public access to meetings starting July 1. The discussion took …

WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, Congressman Vince Fong (CA-20) welcomed two Honor Flights to the U.S. Capitol, Central Valley Honor Flight #34, and Kern County Honor Flight #53. Honor Flight is …

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) announces the following project work and traffic impacts for the week of March 23 – March 27. Work schedules are subject to change due to traffic incidents, weather, availability of equipment and/or materials, ... Date: March 19, 2026 District: 9 - Bishop Contact:  Michael Lingberg …

After much self-reflection and many family discussions, I have decided not to run for another term as the Kern County Treasurer and Tax Collector. This was not an easy decision as I feel privileged …

Alta Sierra Ski Resort plans to reopen this weekend, Feb. 21–22, after a two-year closure, as a winter storm drops fresh snow on the mountain. “We’re looking at 18 to 24 inches of fresh …

EASTERN KERN, INYO, and MONO COUNTIES - The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) announces the following project work and traffic impacts for the week of February 16 – February 20 . …

KERN COUNTY, Calif. | The Kern County Fire Department (KCFD) is proud to publicly recognize and thank Ford Motor Company and Darley for the donation of a specially equipped Ford Bronco that is …