In Tehachapi, a city of 12,400 in Kern County, southeast of Bakersfield and not far from the Mojave Desert, City Manager Greg Garrett saw practical benefits.

Homeowners across Harris County are seeing sharp increases in insurance premiums, with new maps showing ZIP code averages and 8-year trends.

In Bakersfield, retirement doesn’t require a fortune – just bring your curiosity, your appetite for authentic experiences, and prepare to be surprised by how far $1,200 a month can take you in ...

Canyon Fire in Southern California: Evacuations, Maps and Updates A brush fire in a mountainous area north of Los Angeles ignited and spread quickly Thursday, forcing thousands of evacuations.

Prepared for the heat? Kern County braces for record-breaking temperatures this weekend expected to hit around 108 degrees.

On Tuesday, Kern County officials opened that conversation, sharing details on ICE's access to local jails and giving the public a chance to weigh in.

The Stark County area made Realtor.com's list of the top 50 ZIP codes in the nation. The 44718 ZIP code, which covers parts of Jackson and Plain townships, ranked No. 39.

Initial location: Kern County, Calif. Fire type: Wildfire Fire name: Wolf A new wildfire was reported today at 3:43 p.m. in Kern County, California. Wolf Fire has been burning on private land.

Kern County is moving to conduct an external investigation of its child protective services following the death of an 8-year-old girl whose father and stepmother have been charged with torture and ...