The family of 8-year-old Genesis Mata is speaking out following her death, calling for change within Kern County’s child ...

An online petition is calling for an independent investigation of the Kern County Department of Child Protective Services, alleging a pattern of failure. “Too many cases have emerged from Kern County, ...

A group of protesters gathered outside the Kern County Child Protective Services office on Friday following the death of 8-year-old Genesis Mata. The protest ...

Years before he was arrested in the grisly slaying of his 8-year-old daughter, admitted gang member Ray Mata Jr. allegedly ...