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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has confirmed the first case of severe bird flu in the United States.

Cases of Valley fever rose statewide in 2024, data from the California Department of Public Health shows, with some places ...

Soda Fire initially started 4:49 a.m. Dec. 21 in Kern, San Luis Obispo County. It has burned 419 acres after being active for ...

The Kern County District Attorney’s Office said they have filed felony charges against a man under the new Proposition 36 law ...

Calm conditions expected Monday, but a Christmas Eve storm is set to bring scattered showers and gusty winds to Kern County.

Training 1 Fire initially started 7:37 a.m. Jan. 2 in Kern County. It has been burning on private land for a year. There is ...

As 2024 draws to a close, California's weather has been both consistent and changeable, according to Chief Meteorologist ...

Two men were found guilty in the shooting and killing of a 38-year-old man after he was brutally attacked by eight to 10 ...

The closing of Irwindale Speedway leaves a massive void in the Southern California racing scene, which has seen a string of ...

Experts highlight the need for policy changes to ensure affordable water and energy, crucial for Kern County's economy.

Luigi Mangione shouted and struggled with police officers as he arrived at the Blair County Courthouse for his extradition ...