BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and here in Kern County, there are numerous resources available. A National Suicide Prevention Advocate says with the right ...

Jaw Fire initially started 2:23 p.m. May 19 in Kern County. Since its discovery four days ago, it has burned 4,327 acres. As ...

With temperatures expected to soar to three digits again this summer, Kern County officials announced the official cooling ...

A new wildfire was reported today at 1:14 p.m. in Kern County. Woodland Fire has burned one acre of private land. Currently, ...

Kern County is proud of our reputation for successfully navigating the California Environmental Quality Act, ensuring environmental protection while enabling economic growth. As a developer, Tejon has ...

LOS ANGELES, May 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- State oil and gas regulators approved just three new drilling permits in the first quarter of 2025 compared to zero approvals the same quarter last year ...

A new wildfire was reported today at 3:19 p.m. in Kern County. Bodfish Fire has been burning on private land for two hours. There is currently no information on the containment or cause of the fire.