14 arrested in Oildale multi-agency operation; deputies recover copper wire, clear debris

14 people were arrested after a multi-agency enforcement operation in Oildale on Monday.The Kern County Sheriff’s Office said on March 9, 2026, deputies with th ...

Hard Rock Casino Tejon honors Kern County sheriff, fire chief ahead of new substation open

Hard Rock Casino Tejon marked the upcoming opening of Kern County’s newest sheriff’s substation by honoring Kern County Sheriff Donny Youngblood and Fire Chief ...

‘We’re going to work diligently in the next 2 years’: California DOJ extends stipulated judgement with Kern County Sheriff’s Office

In December 2015, The Guardian published an article finding that Kern County led the nation in killings per capita by law enforcement. From incidents of ...
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Kern County leaders unite ahead of potential immigration enforcement operations

Last week, Building Healthy Communities (BHC), in partnership with the United Farmworkers Foundation (UFWF), hosted the ...

CHP: 65-year-old motorcyclist killed in crash on Sierra Way in Kernville

A 65-year-old man died after a solo-motorcycle crash on Sierra Way in Kernville Saturday afternoon.The California Highway ...