In some areas, hazards have surged. Buildings in the highest hazard zones will be subject to the strictest fire-resiliency rules.

Inspired by the serious river-related erosion issues affecting Hart Park, on Feb. 3 several of us met with county CAO Nancy Anderson and her staff. We met to consider this ...

A High Wind Warning affecting the Mojave Desert region brings gusts up to 60 mph and possible travel impacts. Drier conditions are expected over the weekend and into next week.

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — CalFire released a new map this week, expanding hazardous fire zones in Northern California. It's part of Governor Gavin Newsom's executive order after the Los Angeles fires.

National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) chair Jennifer Homendy provides an update Friday into the investigation of the Jan. 29 fatal crash between an Army helicopter and an American Airlines jet.

High winds in the Mojave and Ridgecrest areas are causing big rigs to topple over, including one hitting the side of a Kern ...

Thursday brought heavy rainfall throughout Kern County, however despite some rockslides in the canyon, major roadways including the 178 remain open Friday morning.

A California appeals court rules a baker can’t refuse to sell a generic cake to a lesbian couple. It’s part of a series of ...

Kern County Public Works is providing free sand for residents to protect their property against potential flooding Thursday and Friday, according to officials.

With heavy rainfall and storms arriving, Kern County Public Works delivered sand to nine locations for people to fill their own sandbags to use to protect against potential flooding. Bring your own ...

Storms are pelting the county this week joined by high speed winds. And the big one, is Thursday. Drivers are asked to avoid flooded streets as much as possible, ...

A recent executive order by California Gov. Gavin Newsom aims to ramp up fire safety in urban areas as new maps released by ...