Cars were lined up early Monday morning, stuck in Bakersfield trying to get to Lake Isabella. Asension Badillo waited an hour ...

Highway 178 reopened Monday night after being closed for a day as crews worked to contain a brush fire in the Kern River Canyon. The 895-acre Democrat Fire was 50% contained Tuesday afternoon, ...

As fire agencies work to get a handle on the Democrat Fire, Highway 178 remains closed to give fire personnel space to work and to ensure the safety of the public.

Highway 178 through Kern River Canyon will remain closed until further notice as crews work to extinguish a 1,000-acre brush fire north of the Upper Richbar Picnic Area. A vegetation fire broke out at ...

Long-track tornadoes account for only 0.05% of tornadoes in the United States and are classified as having a path length of ...

The Kern County Subbasin Groundwater Sustainability Agencies invited the public to a series of community workshops to learn ...

Groups trying to bring water back to the dry Kern River bed through Bakersfield have petitioned the California Supreme Court ...

The Kern River Valley community is set to celebrate the reopening of its neighborhood library with a grand ceremony on ...

A dry and dusty day in Kern County can carry more than just tumbleweeds. Public health officials said that dust could carry a ...

The Kern River Valley is known for its beautiful landscapes and diverse ecosystems, but it is also at risk of wildfires. As climate change worsens, the likelihood of wildfires increases, ...

Launched in 2022, the musical series highlights the 14-acre nature center adjacent to the Kern River. Stefani Dias can be reached at 661-395-7488. Follow her on Twitter at @realstefanidias.