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There are now 521 active cases (1,515 total cases) of COVID-19 in Kern County. (Total of 1,525 if non residents are included) 10 non-resident cases 25 Deaths 34 currently hospitalized 486 Isolated at home 969 Recovered residents 12,897 Negative tests 1,515 Positive tests 1,609 Pending tests 896,764 Total Population* 92,005 65+ Population* 1,497 Staffed beds* 1,535 Licensed beds* 160 ICU Beds* a/o 5/13 @ 10:00 am Zip     Location         Cases...

There are now 494 active cases (1,473 total cases) of COVID-19 in Kern County. (Total of 1,483 if non residents are included) 10 non-resident cases 25 Deaths 34 currently hospitalized 460 Isolated at home 954 Recovered residents 12,778 Negative tests 1,473 Positive tests 1,723 Pending tests 896,764 Total Population* 92,005 65+ Population* 1,497 Staffed beds* 1,535 Licensed beds* 160 ICU Beds* a/o 5/13 @ 10:00 am Zip     Location         Cases...

Porterville, CA — The USDA Forest Service, Sequoia National Forest (SQF) announced that developed recreation sites will remain closed on the Western Divide Ranger District until May 20, the Hume Lake Ranger District until June 11, and the Kern River Ranger District until May 21. The purpose of Forest Orders, 0513-20-07, 0513-20-08, and 0513-20-09 are to protect public and employee health and...

There are now 488 active cases (1,428 total cases) of COVID-19 in Kern County. (Total of 1,438 if non residents are included) 10 non-resident cases 24 Deaths 35 currently hospitalized 453 Isolated at home 916 Recovered residents 12,073 Negative tests 1,428 Positive tests 1,739 Pending tests 896,764 Total Population* 92,005 65+ Population* 1,497 Staffed beds* 1,535 Licensed beds* 160 ICU Beds* a/o 5/13 @ 10:00 am Zip     Location         Cases...

Mojave, CA - Kern County Sheriff’s Office deputies from the Mojave substation were dispatched to a robbery which had just occurred at the Fastrip in Mojave located in the 2300 block of Highway 58, on May 15th, at 12:25 am. The victim reported he was robbed at gunpoint by a black male.  The victim struggled with the suspect for the...

Bakersfield, CA - A Kern County Sheriff’s Office deputy located a stolen motorcycle driving in the area of Oildale Dr. and Washington Av, on May 14th at 11:20pm. The deputy attempted to stop the motorcycle and it failed to yield, leading deputies on a pursuit.  The KCSO Air Unit joined the pursuit as the suspect began driving northbound in the southbound...

Bakersfield, CA - Kern County Sheriff's Office deputies received a report of an illegal gaming facility/internet casino being operated at a marijuana dispensary in the 2000 block of Niles St. On May 14th at 7:00pm, patrol deputies, along with deputies from the KCSO Special Investigations Division, served a search warrant at the location. Deputies located illegal gaming machines along with a...

Lake Isabella, CA – In light of Governor Newsom’s recent announcement that more community testing sites would open across the state, Kern Valley Hospital in partnership with Kern County will be offering community-wide testing beginning May 27, 2020. This will be provided at “no cost” to our community. CEO, Tim McGlew, wants everyone in our community to have access to...

There are now 481 active cases (1,393 total cases) of COVID-19 in Kern County. (Total of 1,403 if non residents are included) 10 non-resident cases 21 Deaths 40 currently hospitalized 441 Isolated at home 892 Recovered residents 11,659 Negative tests 1,393 Positive tests 1,941 Pending tests 896,764 Total Population* 92,005 65+ Population* 1,497 Staffed beds* 1,535 Licensed beds* 160 ICU Beds* a/o 5/13 @ 10:00 am Zip     Location      Cases    Recovered 93307...

There are now 490 active cases (1,343 total cases) of COVID-19 in Kern County. (Total of 1,353 if non residents are included) 10 non-resident cases 17 Deaths 40 currently hospitalized 450 Isolated at home 836 Recovered residents 10,976 Negative tests 1,343 Positive tests 1,950 Pending tests 896,764 Total Population* 92,005 65+ Population* 1,497 Staffed beds* 1,535 Licensed beds* 160 ICU Beds* a/o 5/13 @ 10:00 am Zip     Location         Cases...