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

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 ...

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 ...

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. (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, ...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. — The Kern County Superior Court jury services phone lines are still down but they are working to have the phones back up as soon as possible, according to a news release. The ...

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 ...