The main study by the Public Policy Institute of California (PPIC) shows Kern County has filed the most cases per 100,000 ...

A recent study by the Public Policy Institute of California -- a non-profit, non-partisan research organization -- shows that ...

Matthew Macatuno Naval was charged with kidnapping and unlawful sexual conduct with a minor Sunday, authorities said.

A new wildfire was reported 6:51 p.m. April 24 in Kern County. Assist/kern/desert Fire has been burning on private land for 14 hours. At this time, there is no information on the containment of the ...

If passed, a proposed bill that aims to expand commercial air service in Kern County and improve funding for airports ...

Another officer placed a tourniquet on the downed officer while the Director of Public Safety went after and engaged the suspect at gunpoint. The suspect who shot the officer is a 17-year-old girl.

Heartland is among the largest of California’s independent study charter schools, which allow parents to enroll their ...

Cesar Hernandez, who escaped from custody months ago while serving a first degree murder sentence at Kern Valley State Prison ...

Calgren Calgren, a renewable energy company based in Pixley, is making a significant environmental impact by transforming dairy methane into clean transportation fuel. The company ...

A large group of teenagers on bikes were caught on cellphone cameras looting a Ralphs, releasing pepper spray in the Los ...