The Newsom administration has awarded a local coalition $14 million to help fund the next stage of a competitive process that could lead to tens of millions of dollars in state investment in Kern County's economic future.
Just one week before California's primary election, members of Congress are proposing measures to strengthen voting systems.
Kern County elections officials reminded registered voters within California’s 20th Congressional District Friday to expect two ballots in the mail — one for next month's special election to serve out the remainder of former Rep. Kevin McCarthy's term, and another for the subsequent, full term.
As the March 5 primary draws near, local candidates continue to reel in vital endorsements that bolster their camp and may further voters’ confidence in them as a viable option for elected office.
Congressman David Valadao, R-Hanford, joined five colleagues Monday in introducing new legislation aimed at curbing the reach and impact of fentanyl trafficked by cartels through the U.S. border with Mexico.
Bank of America summed up its year in local philanthropy with a news release recapping more than $330,000 in grants and sponsorships the institutional has given out across Kern County in 2023.
Grimmway Farms' annual holiday food drive donated more than 7,600 items to the Community Action Partnership of Kern County Food Bank for distribution to Central Family families, the ÓÅÃÛ´«Ã½-based carrots giant reported.
The Kern County Sheriff's Office is hosting a three-hour hiring event Saturday morning for deputy and detentions deputy trainees.
The Kern County Fire Department announced Tuesday it plans to expand its services by deploying medic squads in Oildale and Rosamond.
A representative of Chevron Corp. will speak during a free noontime webinar Wednesday about the oil major's plan for doing more business with local companies.
A free, locally produced webinar starting at noon Wednesday will show participants how to use artificial intelligence to do business and financial planning.
A fundraiser set for 3 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Seven Oaks Country Club will gather money in support of a nonprofit that provides confidential counseling services to local first responders.
The ÓÅÃÛ´«Ã½ Police Department announced Wednesday it has received a $500,000 grant from the state Office of Traffic Safety to support a variety of ongoing enforcement and education programs.
Public services for victims of crime in Kern County soon will be brought under a single roof.
The U.S. Postal Service will host a free hiring event from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 7 at the Stockdale Post Office, 5601 Stockdale Highway.
Dignity Health Mercy & Memorial Hospitals are sponsoring a free drive-thru flu vaccine clinic 10 a.m. to noon Oct. 7 at Cal State ÓÅÃÛ´«Ã½.
A free college planning workshop being hosted from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 4 by Safe 1 Credit Union will feature presentations by financial advisor Justin Leland with Moneywise Wealth Management and CEO and founder Kat Clowes at March Consulting.
The Women’s and Girls’ Fund is soliciting plans to apply for competitive grants for its annual cycle of giving next year.
After receiving approval to carry blood and administer it in flight, a local air medical service has scheduled a collection drive for 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday at Kern County Public Health, 1800 Mount Vernon Ave.
Kern County Public Works announced plans to accept household hazardous waste in October at a series of locations around the eastern portion of the county.
Minneapolis-based wireless broadband company Kwikbit Internet is coming to ÓÅÃÛ´«Ã½ this week to provide online access for two local mobile home parks.
A new, community-based lending institution in Kern will be take center stage at an hourlong webinar starting at noon Wednesday.
Caltrans announced the completion of $1.45 million in repairs to 1.6 miles of Highway 14 near Jawbone Canyon.
CSF Medical Nonprofit Foundation is inviting people without health-care insurance to its "Sharing the Hope" health fair offering preventive medical services, guidance and access to community resources.
McFarland’s Horizon Elementary has received a top state honor for its system of positive behavior intervention and support for students.
The city of Shafter announced Friday that an effort to save a local library has earned it the League of California Cities’ 2023 Helen Putnam Award for Excellence in Intergovernmental Collaboration.
Kern County Treasurer and Tax Collector Jordan Kaufman has announced an Aug. 31 deadline for payment of unsecured property taxes. A 10% penalty may be charged to people who miss the deadline.
Ridgecrest-based AltaOne Federal Credit Union said it has activated an Emergency Assistance Program for people in Ridgecrest and others affected by Tropical Storm Hilary.
The Kern Community Foundation has announced a one-week extension of the deadline for applying for a youth jobs program hosted by the city of ÓÅÃÛ´«Ã½.
A seminar set for 6 to 7:30 p.m. Sept. 19 at the Stockdale Country Club will offer free tips on retirement planning.
A locally produced webinar will feature updates Wednesday from a spokeswoman with the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience, Western Field Operations Center.
The Blade family is coming together to celebrate its Class of 1968.
Safe 1 Credit Union is working with the ÓÅÃÛ´«Ã½ chapter of The Links Inc. to collect new school clothes for young people at the Jamison Children's Center.
Kern County Superior Court recalled Judge Ralph W. Wyatt, who died last month, as a man who inspired people and whose proudest achievement was securing public access to local bodies of water.
A local nonprofit will host a youth-led cleanup Thursday morning at Martin Luther King Jr. Park in east ÓÅÃÛ´«Ã½.
Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Tuesday the appointment of two new judges to Kern County Superior Court.Â
The Ming Avenue exit on Highway 99 will be closed Wednesday to Thursday while the road is paved, according to the city of ÓÅÃÛ´«Ã½.Â
Due to a reported increase in mosquito numbers, officials will close parts of the ÓÅÃÛ´«Ã½ bike path Wednesday to conduct an aerial treatment over several recharge basins.
While its biggest cities grew, Kern was among 46 California counties whose population shrank in 2022, according to a new report that pointed to a 1% decline countywide.
Scores nationwide testing eighth graders’ understanding of U.S. history continued a decade of decline in 2022 and fell for the first time in civics, according to data released Tuesday.
Kaiser Permanente, in partnership with ÓÅÃÛ´«Ã½ police and other agencies, is hosting an event marking National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday for anyone looking to discard unwanted medications, electronics and other detritus.
Anyone interested in learning about ÓÅÃÛ´«Ã½ College’s Public Safety Training pathway is invited to two introductory events scheduled for later this month.
Registration has opened for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Kern County Spring Break Day Camps, set for April 3-7.
Highway 58 at Chester Avenue will be closed from Tuesday to Thursday when workers are installing signs.
An inaugural fundraiser for a youth development program held on a slain Kern County Sheriff’s deputy birthday in his honor raised $5,200, according to event organizers.
The Mission at Kern County, a nonprofit providing services for people without homes, announced renovations to its homeless intervention day center.
The ÓÅÃÛ´«Ã½ National Cemetery is seeking volunteers Saturday to remove wreaths placed on graves during Wreaths Across America, a nationwide effort to remember veterans.
Grimmway Farms’ seventh-annual canned food drive netted more than 7,300 pounds for distribution to needy communities in Kern County and south Georgia, the ÓÅÃÛ´«Ã½-based grower of carrots and organic produce announced Tuesday.
United Way of Kern County gathered and dropped off 10 bicycles, 10 books and 10 toy bears to the Region V Migrant Education Program as part of the local nonprofit’s holiday outreach.
AÂ Dec. 10Â dedication ceremony has been scheduled for the Kern County WWII Veterans Memorial under construction at Jastro Park since June.
