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Windy Fire Information – September 16, 2021

September 16, 2021

Southern Area Incident Management Blue Team

KNP Complex Update September 16, 2021

BLM Bakersfield Issues Emergency Closure of Case Mountain Due to Wildland Fire Danger

Forest Service Ending Regional Closure Order Two Days Early; Five Forests to Remain Closed Under Local Orders

Windy Fire Information – September 14, 2021

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FOUND: 7-year-old Esmeralda Ramirez Was Last Seen in Taft

February 26, 2019

Taft, CA - Kern County Sheriff’s Office seeks your help in locating a missing child: 7-year-old Esmeralda Ramirez was last seen in the area of...

State Route 178 Nighttime Closures Starting Sunday Night in Kern County

June 10, 2021

The Department of Transportation (Caltrans), in cooperation with Griffith Company, announces nighttime closures on State Route 178 beginning Sunday, June 13, in Kern County,...

Kern County COVID-19 Data – August 2, 2020

August 2, 2020

Kern Valley Sheriff’s Arrest Report for the period of 11/2/19 –...

November 19, 2019

Kern County COVID-19 Data – July 17, 2020

July 17, 2020

Kern County Sheriff’s Office Needs Help Identifying a Suspect in Connection...

September 1, 2018

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Kern County COVID-19 Data – May 21, 2020

Kern County COVID-19 Data – July 11, 2020

Kern County COVID-19 Data – July 19, 2020

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KNP Complex Update for September 13, 2021

September 13, 2021

Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, CA – The KNP Complex, comprised of the Paradise Fire and the Colony Fire in Sequoia National Park,...

Kern County COVID-19 Data – June 15, 2020

June 15, 2020

There are now 1,133 active cases (3,367 total cases) of COVID-19 in Kern County. 53 Deaths 2,181 Recovered residents 10 non-resident cases 74 currently hospitalized 1,059 Isolated at home 3.367...

Kern County COVID-19 Data – July 17, 2020

July 17, 2020

There are now 2,486 active cases, 105 deaths (7,233 total cases (159 new) - 4,643 recovered cases) of COVID-19 in Kern County. 105 Deaths 166 currently...

Kern County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Officer Involved Shooting in East Kern

September 3, 2020

Mojave, CA - The Kern County Sheriff’s Office received a call of an adult male walking with a firearm on Highway 14 near Redrock...

Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks Seek Public Comment Wilderness CUA Program

September 19, 2018

Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, CA - On September 26, 2018 the National Park Service (NPS) will open a 30 day public comment...

Kern County COVID-19 Data – July 23, 2020

July 23, 2020

There are now 7,124 active cases, 115 deaths (12,323 total cases (1,135 new) - 5,084 recovered cases) of COVID-19 in Kern County. 115 Deaths 158 currently...

Sequoia National Forest Invites Volunteers to Partner this with us this Summer

April 17, 2020

Are you interested in volunteer opportunities with the Sequoia National Forest, but not sure where to start? Forest volunteers are environmental partners who play...

Fire Restrictions Begin Friday, June 21 in the Sequoia National Forest

June 20, 2019

Sequoia National Forest, CA - Campfire and smoking restrictions will be implemented for areas 5,000 ft. and below in the Sequoia National Forest and...