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Azalea Solar & Battery Storage Project Now Operational in Kern County | Idemitsu Renewables - News and Statistics - IndexBox - Market Intelligence Platform
Azalea Solar & Battery Storage Project Now Operational in Kern County | Idemitsu Renewables - News and Statistics IndexBox - Market Intelligence Platform
📢 Published on 📅 17 March 2026 🕒 3:36 pm
Calif. EMTs use AI ECG to catch heart attack early - EMS1
Calif. EMTs use AI ECG to catch heart attack early EMS1
📢 Published on 📅 17 March 2026 🕒 2:40 pm
Kern County could see record heat as Bakersfield nears 95 in mid-March, NWS says - KBAK
Kern County could see record heat as Bakersfield nears 95 in mid-March, NWS says KBAK
📢 Published on 📅 17 March 2026 🕒 8:40 am
Kern County could see record heat as Bakersfield nears 95 in mid-March, NWS says - KBAK
Kern County could see record heat as Bakersfield nears 95 in mid-March, NWS says KBAK
📢 Published on 📅 17 March 2026 🕒 5:52 am
Kern County Fair Board keeps livestock catalog, plans changes after drug testing concerns - 23ABC News Bakersfield
Kern County Fair Board keeps livestock catalog, plans changes after drug testing concerns 23ABC News Bakersfield
📢 Published on 📅 17 March 2026 🕒 4:46 am
Justice Center dispute in Kern County - KGET.com
Justice Center dispute in Kern County KGET.com
📢 Published on 📅 17 March 2026 🕒 1:52 am
Record heat could threaten Kern County citrus as growers emerge from spring bloom - KBAK
Record heat could threaten Kern County citrus as growers emerge from spring bloom KBAK
📢 Published on 📅 17 March 2026 🕒 1:37 am
Record heat could threaten Kern County citrus as growers emerge from spring bloom - KBAK
Record heat could threaten Kern County citrus as growers emerge from spring bloom KBAK
📢 Published on 📅 17 March 2026 🕒 1:35 am
Head-on crash on Highway 46 leaves 2 drivers dead, CHP investigating - KBAK
Head-on crash on Highway 46 leaves 2 drivers dead, CHP investigating KBAK
📢 Published on 📅 17 March 2026 🕒 1:11 am
Fatal Crash SR-46, Corcoran Rd Crash in Kern County - rwbpress.com
Fatal Crash SR-46, Corcoran Rd Crash in Kern County rwbpress.com
📢 Published on 📅 16 March 2026 🕒 9:53 pm
The Mission at Kern County Offers Hope, Shelter, and a Path to Lasting Change - KGET.com
The Mission at Kern County Offers Hope, Shelter, and a Path to Lasting Change KGET.com
📢 Published on 📅 16 March 2026 🕒 8:58 pm
Miss Young at Heart Pageant Celebrates Confidence, Joy, and Community at Kern River Transitional Care - KGET.com
📢 Published on 📅 16 March 2026 🕒 8:56 pm
Deadly Crash on Hudson Ranch Road Under Investigation [Kern County, CA] - Sweet Lawyers
Deadly Crash on Hudson Ranch Road Under Investigation [Kern County, CA] Sweet Lawyers
📢 Published on 📅 16 March 2026 🕒 8:26 pm
Kern County farmers brace for fertilizer shortages, higher prices amid Iran conflict - KBAK
Kern County farmers brace for fertilizer shortages, higher prices amid Iran conflict KBAK
📢 Published on 📅 16 March 2026 🕒 8:15 pm
Kern County farmers brace for fertilizer shortages, higher prices amid Iran conflict - KBAK
Kern County farmers brace for fertilizer shortages, higher prices amid Iran conflict KBAK
📢 Published on 📅 16 March 2026 🕒 8:15 pm
In Casco Bay, Scott Kern Is an Island Unto Himself - Down East Magazine
In Casco Bay, Scott Kern Is an Island Unto Himself Down East Magazine
📢 Published on 📅 16 March 2026 🕒 7:58 pm
James Ben Ali Haggin: Kern County's original land baron - KVPR
James Ben Ali Haggin: Kern County's original land baron KVPR
📢 Published on 📅 16 March 2026 🕒 7:56 pm
Kern County could break March heat record this week, doctor warns of heat illness risks - 23ABC News Bakersfield
Kern County could break March heat record this week, doctor warns of heat illness risks 23ABC News Bakersfield
📢 Published on 📅 16 March 2026 🕒 7:38 pm
Deputies open fire during standoff with domestic violence suspect: Kern County Sheriff’s Office - KGET.com
Deputies open fire during standoff with domestic violence suspect: Kern County Sheriff’s Office KGET.com
📢 Published on 📅 16 March 2026 🕒 6:45 pm
Update: Wildfire in Kern County in Kern County - March 16 status - Modesto Bee
Update: Wildfire in Kern County in Kern County - March 16 status Modesto Bee
📢 Published on 📅 16 March 2026 🕒 6:06 pm
Kern County Library celebrates St. Patrick's Day with Irish music and family friendly fun - KBAK
Kern County Library celebrates St. Patrick's Day with Irish music and family friendly fun KBAK
📢 Published on 📅 16 March 2026 🕒 3:10 pm
Kern Magazine founder aims to include Cherokee stories from southern California - cherokeephoenix.org
Kern Magazine founder aims to include Cherokee stories from southern California cherokeephoenix.org
📢 Published on 📅 16 March 2026 🕒 1:30 pm
Kern County nonprofit awarded $27 million grant to build homeless services campus in Kern County - 23ABC News Bakersfield
Kern County nonprofit awarded $27 million grant to build homeless services campus in Kern County 23ABC News Bakersfield
📢 Published on 📅 16 March 2026 🕒 10:04 am
High-pressure ridge to bring 90-degree heat to Kern County; Bakersfield records possible - KBAK
High-pressure ridge to bring 90-degree heat to Kern County; Bakersfield records possible KBAK
📢 Published on 📅 16 March 2026 🕒 8:50 am
Hansen takes CARS West win at Kern after Kevin Harvick tire issue - Short Track Scene
Hansen takes CARS West win at Kern after Kevin Harvick tire issue Short Track Scene
📢 Published on 📅 15 March 2026 🕒 7:50 pm
Second high-pressure ridge to build next week, pushing Kern County temperatures higher - KBAK
Second high-pressure ridge to build next week, pushing Kern County temperatures higher KBAK
📢 Published on 📅 14 March 2026 🕒 2:01 pm
Community Voices: Kern County Behavioral Health leadership deserves credit, not criticism - Bakersfield.com
Community Voices: Kern County Behavioral Health leadership deserves credit, not criticism Bakersfield.com
📢 Published on 📅 14 March 2026 🕒 7:15 am
BPD investigating injury crash near Kern County Fairgrounds - KBAK
BPD investigating injury crash near Kern County Fairgrounds KBAK
📢 Published on 📅 14 March 2026 🕒 3:37 am
Kern County All-Star Basketball expands, adds 8th-grader games; Jockey Club fetes 12; BC, Taft recaps - Bakersfield.com
Kern County All-Star Basketball expands, adds 8th-grader games; Jockey Club fetes 12; BC, Taft recaps Bakersfield.com
📢 Published on 📅 14 March 2026 🕒 3:00 am
Update: Midland Fire in Kern County - March 13 status - Sacramento Bee
Update: Midland Fire in Kern County - March 13 status Sacramento Bee
📢 Published on 📅 14 March 2026 🕒 2:18 am
Nicky the therapy dog brings joy to Kern County - KGET.com
Nicky the therapy dog brings joy to Kern County KGET.com
📢 Published on 📅 14 March 2026 🕒 1:45 am
Fears of retaliation and closed door meetings: Open Door Network and Kern District Attorney dispute continues - KGET.com
📢 Published on 📅 14 March 2026 🕒 12:34 am
Kern County 160 kicks off celebrating county history, elevating local racing - 23ABC News Bakersfield
Kern County 160 kicks off celebrating county history, elevating local racing 23ABC News Bakersfield
📢 Published on 📅 14 March 2026 🕒 12:33 am
Central Valley Boat and RV Show returns to Kern County Fairgrounds for 40th year - KBAK
Central Valley Boat and RV Show returns to Kern County Fairgrounds for 40th year KBAK
📢 Published on 📅 13 March 2026 🕒 12:58 pm
Kern DA Zimmer cancels Open Door Network contract. Is it retribution over Scrivner outcry? - The San Joaquin Valley Sun
Kern DA Zimmer cancels Open Door Network contract. Is it retribution over Scrivner outcry? The San Joaquin Valley Sun
📢 Published on 📅 13 March 2026 🕒 6:10 am
Kern County cracks down on unpermitted food vendors - KGET.com
Kern County cracks down on unpermitted food vendors KGET.com
📢 Published on 📅 13 March 2026 🕒 2:40 am
Kern County braces for early heat as temps near 90s ahead of Bakersfield Marathon - KBAK
Kern County braces for early heat as temps near 90s ahead of Bakersfield Marathon KBAK
📢 Published on 📅 13 March 2026 🕒 12:14 am
Kern County braces for early heat as temps near 90s ahead of Bakersfield Marathon - KBAK
Kern County braces for early heat as temps near 90s ahead of Bakersfield Marathon KBAK
📢 Published on 📅 13 March 2026 🕒 12:12 am
CARS Tour West Entry List: Kevin & Keelan Harvick In Action At Kern Raceway - FloRacing
CARS Tour West Entry List: Kevin & Keelan Harvick In Action At Kern Raceway FloRacing
📢 Published on 📅 12 March 2026 🕒 11:37 pm
Kern County DA to not renew Open Door Network contract for Family Justice Centers - KBAK
Kern County DA to not renew Open Door Network contract for Family Justice Centers KBAK
📢 Published on 📅 12 March 2026 🕒 11:11 pm
CHP assist KCSO in Highway 99 chase after driver fails to yield - KBAK
CHP assist KCSO in Highway 99 chase after driver fails to yield KBAK
📢 Published on 📅 12 March 2026 🕒 6:23 pm
Thomas Rhett at the KIA Forum - KERN Radio
Thomas Rhett at the KIA Forum KERN Radio
📢 Published on 📅 12 March 2026 🕒 5:23 pm
Kern County Schools Named 2026 California Distinguished Schools - KCSOS News
Kern County Schools Named 2026 California Distinguished Schools KCSOS News
📢 Published on 📅 12 March 2026 🕒 3:50 pm
John Edward "Skip" Kern Obituary March 12, 2026 - Harris Funeral Home | Johnstown, PA
John Edward "Skip" Kern Obituary March 12, 2026 Harris Funeral Home | Johnstown, PA
📢 Published on 📅 12 March 2026 🕒 7:00 am
Elmer Kern Obituary March 12, 2026 - Amick-Burnett Funeral Chapel
Elmer Kern Obituary March 12, 2026 Amick-Burnett Funeral Chapel
📢 Published on 📅 12 March 2026 🕒 7:00 am
4 rescued from capsized boat in Isabella Lake: Kern County Sheriff’s Office - KGET.com
4 rescued from capsized boat in Isabella Lake: Kern County Sheriff’s Office KGET.com
📢 Published on 📅 12 March 2026 🕒 3:21 am
Kern job seekers flock to downtown, hoping to find next step - 23ABC News Bakersfield
Kern job seekers flock to downtown, hoping to find next step 23ABC News Bakersfield
📢 Published on 📅 12 March 2026 🕒 12:14 am
Kern water district gets $230 million to settle contamination lawsuit - SJV Water
Kern water district gets $230 million to settle contamination lawsuit SJV Water
📢 Published on 📅 11 March 2026 🕒 12:30 am
Suspect wanted in deadly Oildale bar shooting is in custody: Kern County Sheriff’s Office - KGET.com
Suspect wanted in deadly Oildale bar shooting is in custody: Kern County Sheriff’s Office KGET.com
📢 Published on 📅 10 March 2026 🕒 7:49 pm
2026 Kern County History Day Results Announced - KCSOS News
2026 Kern County History Day Results Announced KCSOS News
📢 Published on 📅 9 March 2026 🕒 6:38 pm
Thomas J. Kern, Sr. - Scranton Times-Tribune
Thomas J. Kern, Sr. Scranton Times-Tribune
📢 Published on 📅 7 March 2026 🕒 8:00 am
KCSOS Names Kern School Social Workers of the Year - KCSOS News
KCSOS Names Kern School Social Workers of the Year KCSOS News
📢 Published on 📅 6 March 2026 🕒 12:05 am
2026 Kern County Regional Science Fair Results Announced - KCSOS News
2026 Kern County Regional Science Fair Results Announced KCSOS News
📢 Published on 📅 4 March 2026 🕒 4:10 pm
Knoxville getting viral mac and cheese spot and more. Ever heard of Roni's? - Knoxville News Sentinel
Knoxville getting viral mac and cheese spot and more. Ever heard of Roni's? Knoxville News Sentinel
📢 Published on 📅 4 March 2026 🕒 8:00 am
Race Highlights: Oil Workers 150 at Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway - arcaracing.com
Race Highlights: Oil Workers 150 at Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway arcaracing.com
📢 Published on 📅 1 March 2026 🕒 3:01 am
One for one: Mason Massey triumphs at Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway in West Series debut - arcaracing.com
One for one: Mason Massey triumphs at Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway in West Series debut arcaracing.com
📢 Published on 📅 28 February 2026 🕒 8:00 am
Kern Valley hosts staff promotion ceremony - California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (.gov)
Kern Valley hosts staff promotion ceremony California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (.gov)
📢 Published on 📅 25 February 2026 🕒 2:19 pm
Kern County Employers' Training Resource offers resume tips for local job seekers - KBAK
Kern County Employers' Training Resource offers resume tips for local job seekers KBAK
📢 Published on 📅 25 February 2026 🕒 8:00 am
PIT BOX: West Series kicks off 73rd season at Kevin Harvick's Kern Raceway with stacked field - arcaracing.com
PIT BOX: West Series kicks off 73rd season at Kevin Harvick's Kern Raceway with stacked field arcaracing.com
📢 Published on 📅 23 February 2026 🕒 8:00 am
Gerald Kern Obituary - Baltimore, MD - Dignity Memorial
Gerald Kern Obituary - Baltimore, MD Dignity Memorial
📢 Published on 📅 17 February 2026 🕒 8:00 am
MEETING NOTES: Kern water districts pledge millions toward fight against invasive mussels - SJV Water
MEETING NOTES: Kern water districts pledge millions toward fight against invasive mussels SJV Water
📢 Published on 📅 17 February 2026 🕒 8:00 am
Mark John Kern Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information - Williams Thomas Funeral Homes
Mark John Kern Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information Williams Thomas Funeral Homes
📢 Published on 📅 15 February 2026 🕒 8:00 am
Community Schools in Rural California: Leveraging Shared Resources in West Kern County - Learning Policy Institute
Community Schools in Rural California: Leveraging Shared Resources in West Kern County Learning Policy Institute
📢 Published on 📅 6 February 2026 🕒 8:00 am
Water continued to be a dominant factor in Kern County ag land values in 2025 - SJV Water
Water continued to be a dominant factor in Kern County ag land values in 2025 SJV Water
📢 Published on 📅 26 January 2026 🕒 8:00 am
Karen L. Kern Obituary January 23, 2026 - Askew Funeral Home
Karen L. Kern Obituary January 23, 2026 Askew Funeral Home
📢 Published on 📅 23 January 2026 🕒 8:00 am
Judge tosses one "cause of action" in long-running Kern River case - SJV Water
Judge tosses one "cause of action" in long-running Kern River case SJV Water
📢 Published on 📅 23 January 2026 🕒 8:00 am
Kern County experiences Tule Fog, causes school delays and reduced visibility - KBAK
Kern County experiences Tule Fog, causes school delays and reduced visibility KBAK
📢 Published on 📅 17 January 2026 🕒 8:00 am
American Heart Association announces 2026 Kern County Go Red for Women Ambassador class - www.heart.org
American Heart Association announces 2026 Kern County Go Red for Women Ambassador class www.heart.org
📢 Published on 📅 15 January 2026 🕒 8:00 am
A Decade of Growth: School Social Workers Strengthen Student Support in Kern - KCSOS News
A Decade of Growth: School Social Workers Strengthen Student Support in Kern KCSOS News
📢 Published on 📅 13 January 2026 🕒 8:00 am
California law let a politician avoid jail for child abuse charges. Lawmakers are furious - Los Angeles Times
California law let a politician avoid jail for child abuse charges. Lawmakers are furious Los Angeles Times
📢 Published on 📅 8 January 2026 🕒 8:00 am
U.S. cross-country skier Julia Kern’s ‘magical’ German Christmas - NBC Olympics
U.S. cross-country skier Julia Kern’s ‘magical’ German Christmas NBC Olympics
📢 Published on 📅 26 December 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Eric Kern named associate vice president for sponsored programs - Augusta University
Eric Kern named associate vice president for sponsored programs Augusta University
📢 Published on 📅 16 December 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Dec. 11: Truth Act Forum - Kern County - ACLU of Southern California
Dec. 11: Truth Act Forum - Kern County ACLU of Southern California
📢 Published on 📅 12 December 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Kern County to resume issuing oil permits after long hiatus, faces challenges ahead - KBAK
Kern County to resume issuing oil permits after long hiatus, faces challenges ahead KBAK
📢 Published on 📅 11 December 2025 🕒 8:00 am
How Dr. Kern Wildenthal Built the Modern UT Southwestern - D Magazine
How Dr. Kern Wildenthal Built the Modern UT Southwestern D Magazine
📢 Published on 📅 8 December 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Kern County to resume oil and gas permits in 2026 after court decision - KBAK
Kern County to resume oil and gas permits in 2026 after court decision KBAK
📢 Published on 📅 7 December 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Registration Opens for 26th Annual Kern County Teacher Recruitment Fair - KCSOS News
Registration Opens for 26th Annual Kern County Teacher Recruitment Fair KCSOS News
📢 Published on 📅 1 December 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Christmas Town returns to Kern County Fairgrounds for the 2025 holiday season - KBAK
Christmas Town returns to Kern County Fairgrounds for the 2025 holiday season KBAK
📢 Published on 📅 28 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
The Honorable Kern A. Reese, JD ‘77, to Receive 2026 St. Ives Award - Loyola University New Orleans
The Honorable Kern A. Reese, JD ‘77, to Receive 2026 St. Ives Award Loyola University New Orleans
📢 Published on 📅 24 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
New oil drilling permits to come soon in Kern County - KGET.com
New oil drilling permits to come soon in Kern County KGET.com
📢 Published on 📅 24 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
BLM to conduct prescribed fire in Kern County for wildfire prevention - Bureau of Land Management (.gov)
BLM to conduct prescribed fire in Kern County for wildfire prevention Bureau of Land Management (.gov)
📢 Published on 📅 20 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Storm brings rain and snow to Kern County, ending drought conditions - KBAK
Storm brings rain and snow to Kern County, ending drought conditions KBAK
📢 Published on 📅 20 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
David Kern, Sr. Obituary November 13, 2025 - McReynolds-Nave & Larson - McReynolds-Nave & Larson Funeral Home
David Kern, Sr. Obituary November 13, 2025 - McReynolds-Nave & Larson McReynolds-Nave & Larson Funeral Home
📢 Published on 📅 13 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Kern Valley State Prison celebrates 20 years - California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (.gov)
Kern Valley State Prison celebrates 20 years California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (.gov)
📢 Published on 📅 13 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
WesternU partners with Kern Medical, CSUB and Bakersfield College to nurture and train physicians in Kern County - WesternU News
WesternU partners with Kern Medical, CSUB and Bakersfield College to nurture and train physicians in Kern County WesternU News
📢 Published on 📅 10 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Lydia Kern, "Torch Songs", McCarthy Art Gallery Exhibition - Saint Michael's College
Lydia Kern, "Torch Songs", McCarthy Art Gallery Exhibition Saint Michael's College
📢 Published on 📅 6 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Olga Kern in Recital: November 6, 2025 - Carnegie Hall
Olga Kern in Recital: November 6, 2025 Carnegie Hall
📢 Published on 📅 6 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Arthur Carl Kern, Jr. Obituary November 6, 2025 - Flanner Buchanan
Arthur Carl Kern, Jr. Obituary November 6, 2025 Flanner Buchanan
📢 Published on 📅 6 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Charles Lewis Kern Obituary October 23, 2025 - Baue Funeral Homes
Charles Lewis Kern Obituary October 23, 2025 Baue Funeral Homes
📢 Published on 📅 29 October 2025 🕒 4:22 pm
Powerful Kern water agency hires former board president as its new manager at eye-popping salary - SJV Water
Powerful Kern water agency hires former board president as its new manager at eye-popping salary SJV Water
📢 Published on 📅 23 October 2025 🕒 7:00 am
BLM approves Mesa Gold mining plan in Kern County - Bureau of Land Management (.gov)
BLM approves Mesa Gold mining plan in Kern County Bureau of Land Management (.gov)
📢 Published on 📅 30 September 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Kern County supervisor predicts “death of SGMA” after groundwater bill is tabled - SJV Water
Kern County supervisor predicts “death of SGMA” after groundwater bill is tabled SJV Water
📢 Published on 📅 29 September 2025 🕒 7:00 am
State v. Kern - American Civil Liberties Union
State v. Kern American Civil Liberties Union
📢 Published on 📅 3 September 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Incarcerated Man Apprehended after Walking Away from Kern County Male Community Reentry Program - California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (.gov)
Incarcerated Man Apprehended after Walking Away from Kern County Male Community Reentry Program California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (.gov)
📢 Published on 📅 14 August 2025 🕒 7:00 am
CDCR Seeking Incarcerated Man Who Walked Away from Kern County Male Community Reentry Program - California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (.gov)
CDCR Seeking Incarcerated Man Who Walked Away from Kern County Male Community Reentry Program California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (.gov)
📢 Published on 📅 14 August 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Debra A. “Debbie” Kern - Spicer-Mullikin Funeral Homes & Crematory
Debra A. “Debbie” Kern Spicer-Mullikin Funeral Homes & Crematory
📢 Published on 📅 7 August 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Connor Kern - Associate Athletic Director for Budget and Compliance - St. Olaf College Athletics
Connor Kern - Associate Athletic Director for Budget and Compliance St. Olaf College Athletics
📢 Published on 📅 21 July 2025 🕒 4:39 pm
California Supreme Court Takes Up Kern Water Diversion Case - Center for Biological Diversity
California Supreme Court Takes Up Kern Water Diversion Case Center for Biological Diversity
📢 Published on 📅 17 July 2025 🕒 7:00 am
