City of Bakersfield finishes new weir on Kern River Canal to manage floods, boost safety

Construction has been completed on the Kern River Canal Backup Weir, a vital water infrastructure for Bakersfield, announced ...

Kern braces for possible flooding in areas affected by Borel Fire; Free sand available

ReadyKern and the Kern County Sheriff's Office said forecasted storms can bring heavy rain and possible flooding to the Kern ...

Flood Watch, Winter Storm Warning in effect as storm set to bring rain into Kern River Valley, parts of eastern Kern County

The National Weather Service in Hanford has issued a flood watch and a winter storm warning for parts of Kern County ...

First major storm of season impacting roads, highways in Kern County, Bakersfield

The first major storm of the season is making its way through Kern County and Bakersfield. Several roads around Kern County ...