Kern County

In early January 2025, the quiet agricultural region of Kern County, California was thrust into the national spotlight after a series of controversial immigration sweeps—Operation Return to Sender—wer...

In a significant ruling, a Kern County jury has awarded $30.5 million to the family of Jorge Ramirez Jr., who was fatally shot by a sheriff's deputy in 2021. The decision marks one of the largest sett...

Avangrid, a leading sustainable energy company, has recently announced the launch of the Camino Solar Project in California. This initiative marks a significant step towards enhancing renewable energy...

Wasco State Prison officials in Kern County, California, are currently investigating the death of an incarcerated individual, Angel Carrasco, as a homicide. The incident occurred on a recent Sunday, p...

In a tragic turn of events, at least one person has lost their life in a severe crash on Highway 14 near Pine Tree Canyon Road in California City, Kern County. The incident, which occurred on a busy t...