Shafter's new downtown facade grant offers up to $10K in funds to beautify business storefronts in the downtown triangle area.

Gloomy skies were a theme throughout Kern County on Thursday, partnered with rain and heavier showers in the mountains and desert.

The Kern County Fair draws thousands of visitors each year, and with it comes a major push from law enforcement to keep families safe on the fairgrounds and on surrounding roads.

Michael Wildrick's court hearing was postponed for the fourth time as he remains hospitalized after allegedly shooting his wife, Emma, in Bakersfield.

The event, titled “Understanding Your Rights and Roles,” brought together community members, local leaders, and law enforcement for an open conversation about fears tied to immigration. Delano Police ...