The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation is investigating the death of an inmate at North Kern State ...

Multiple law enforcement agencies from Kern County are in pursuit of a reported stolen vehicle Thursday afternoon. The California Highway Patrol said its ...

Homelessness rose by 37% in 2024, to more than 2,600 homeless individuals in Kern County, according to Bakersfield-Kern Regional Homeless Collaborative. The Mission at Kern County serves as the ...

After an epic dry streak, the first real rain of winter fell in Southern California, bringing elevated risk of floods and ...

Ventura County evacuation areas as a result of the Hughes Fire just north of Castaic Lake will be in place overnight from ...

A rapidly spreading wildfire in Southern California, known as the Hughes Fire, exploded to nearly 10,200 acres as of Thursday morning, crossing parts of Interstate 5 and sending heavy smoke billowing ...

The Hughes Fire has burned more than 10,000 acres. Nearly 56,000 residents remain under evacuation orders and warnings, while several schools in the fire zones were closed.

Coverage of when the Hughes fire exploded north of Castaic, the areas under evacuation orders and an extended red flag ...

The Hughes fire started off of Lake Hughes Road just before 11 a.m. and quickly prompted evacuations orders in and around ...

Immigrant rights advocates say don't speak to ICE agents and ask for an attorney. They also say that ICE needs a warrant ...

School officials changed the boundaries because of explosive growth. About 55 students won't be going to the new school.