Latest News from Kern County Times

New Evacuation Center

By Kern County Times reports | Mar 20, 2023

A new evacuation center has been set up at Kern Valley High School, 3340 Erskine Creek Rd, Lake Isabella, CA 93240.

Sudden Rise in Water

By Kern County Times reports | Mar 20, 2023

Recent video sent to us from Kernville, CA. Please stay away from fast moving rivers, creeks, and all flood waters!

Evacuation Order

By Kern County Times reports | Mar 20, 2023

An Evacuation Order has been issued for Riverkern, CA and low-lying areas of Kernville, CA.

Rising Water Levels

By Kern County Times reports | Mar 20, 2023

Kern County’s Emergency Operations Center is in full swing this morning with multiple county agencies working together to assist residents due to rising water levels amid today’s storm.

Severe Upcoming Weather

By Kern County Times reports | Mar 20, 2023

The Kern County Fire Department is keeping residents updated following the State of Emergency issued for our county due to severe upcoming weather.

2022 Regional Awards of Merit

By Kern County Times reports | Mar 20, 2023

Last week, Kern County received four 2022 Regional Awards of Merit from the Kern Council of Governments!

Proud to Celebrate International Women’s Day

By Kern County Times reports | Mar 20, 2023

Kern County is proud to celebrate International Women’s Day!

Celebrating Social Work Appreciation Month

By Kern County Times reports | Mar 20, 2023

On this week's Around Kern County, we celebrate Social Work Appreciation Month

Best Places to Live in California

By Kern County Times reports | Mar 20, 2023

According to a recent study by Nomad Lawyer, Bakersfield ranks in the top three BEST places to live in California!

Landline Phone Outage

By Kern County Times reports | Mar 20, 2023

The Kern County Sheriff's Office has been notified by Frontier Communications that landline phone services are down in the Lake Isabella and Weldon areas

Ready to Go Out on the Ice

By Kern County Times reports | Mar 20, 2023

Getting ready to go out on the ice during the Condors game tonight

Promotions Ceremony

By Kern County Times reports | Mar 20, 2023

Sheriff Donny Youngblood is pleased to announce the following personnel will be recognized at Promotion Ceremonies to be held on Wednesday, March 8, 2023 at 10am and 1pm in the Auditorium.