A man has been deemed competent to stand trial for attempted murder and related charges following a September 2025 shooting ...

It frustrates Bakersfield attorney Jeff Wise that he can't simply download local court records any time of day in exchange for a modest fee. Federal courts allow it. So does Los Angeles County's court ...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. — Jurors will be returning to the Kern County Superior Court next week as the courthouse announced its plans to resume jury duty in a safe manner. Part of that safety includes ...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Superior Court of Kern County is warning residents of a scam impersonating officials asking for payments through text message. The court posted to its Facebook page, ...

A Kern County court commissioner who shared some far-right political views on social media has been publicly censured and permanently banned from holding judicial office by the state Commission on ...

May 21—Cherrill Clark had a bad feeling about her stepson's disappearance. Michael Clark left his home in Walla Walla, Wash., to start over in Kern County. Cherrill Clark said her stepson always ...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif.— A Kern County Superior Court has ruled against the city of Bakersfield and agricultural water storage districts for diverting water from the Kern River, siding with environmental ...

FRESNO, Calif.— In a monumental victory for both public advocacy groups and local farmers, a California court today ruled that a Kern County oil and gas ordinance paid for and drafted by the oil ...

Stay up-to-date with free briefings on topics that matter to all Californians. Subscribe to CalMatters today for nonprofit news in your inbox. A Kern County baker violated California law when she ...