Gov. Gavin Newsom cited that legacy when he suspended the death penalty in California six years ago. But voters have consistently upheld the death penalty as a policy, and almost 600 people ...

Boceanu was found with more than $4,000 in stolen cash and 36 cloned EBT cards. He will serve 16 months in a Kern County Jail ...

Kern County District Attorney Cynthia Zimmer announced the sentencing of two men involved in a significant homicide case.

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A new wildfire was reported today at 5:14 p.m. in Kern County. Ditch Fire has been burning on private land. At this time, details about the containment or cause of the fire are unknown.

The Kern County District Attorney's Office announced that a man has been sentenced to two years and eight months in prison ...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. — Public workers employed by Kern County are gearing up for their second strike of the year, citing unfair labor practices and understaffed agencies. The two-day strike is ...