The temperature in Bakersfield peaked at 96° on Wednesday, slightly below the average of 98°. A smoky haze has settled in ...

Kern County's Ready Set Back to School event will provide 4,000 free backpacks and school supplies to local children on August 7 at the Kern County Museum from 9am to noon.

Investigation confirms California City Public Safety Director Justin Vincent's claims that mayor and council member plotted to fire him, just as officials place him on paid leave.