Also, Fernando Rodriguez Jara, age 49, is the husband of Kern County supervisor Leticia Perez. He is in custody, charged with a felony – making death threats – and two misdemeanors – child cruelty ...

Jasmeet Bains, a doctor who represents Kern County in the state Assembly, becomes the latest Democrat and likely frontrunner ...

For the first time in more than 100 years, the Kern River is headed back to the California Supreme Court where justices may ...

Court documents describe what happened after police arrived at the home of Kern County Supervisor Leticia Perez and her ...

It's been anticipated for months now but Dr. Jasmeet Bains, who's also a Kern County State Assembly member, has entered the race to challenge Republican Congressman David Valadao.

The Standard School District has appointed Dr. Julie Boesch as interim superintendent, following a special board meeting ...

KCSOS and Beale Memorial Library present an interactive STEAM exhibit through July featuring wind tubes, sensory sand, and light play to engage families in creative learning.

The majority of new detainees at one Kern County facility in McFarland are immigrants with no criminal convictions, according ...

The Board of Parole Hearings denied release to a child rapist, saying he continues to pose an unreasonable risk to public safety, according to the Kern County District Attorney's ...

Fernando Jara, husband of Kern County District 5 Supervisor Leticia Perez, pleaded not guilty to three charges Tuesday following his arrest over the weekend.

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Fay Fire initially started today at 3:19 p.m. in Kern County, California. It has burned 500 acres after being active for five hours. Currently, there are no details on the containment of the fire.