March 12, 2026 – Kern County Sheriff's Office officials report that on March 9, 2026, deputies with the Metro Patrol Division ...
The Kern County Sheriff's Taft substation is closed indefinitely. The closure is related to a clerical issue and patrol and ...
While Rural Crime Detectives continued their investigation, they obtained evidence that revealed Santiago Lopez (39), from Palmdale, CA, would travel to Kern County and purchase stolen copper wire.
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — Once a year, counties across California are required to host a Truth Act forum. On Tuesday, Kern County officials opened that conversation, sharing details on ICE's access ...
From incidents of excessive force to policing malpractice, the nation watched as the reputation of law enforcement in the Golden Empire took a hit.