Crews from Mexico and Canada have joined firefighters in Los Angeles County in the fight against the Southland wildfires, now in their ninth day. Kern County has sent nearly 200 crew members to L-A County, and 42 firefighters from Alberta, Canada began orientation in northwest Bakersfield on Wednesday. Officials say the briefings covered topics including…… read more

A man who had two prior “strike” offenses when he attacked a neighbor who was heading to work will spend the rest of his life in prison. Antonio Tellez, 42, was convicted of assault and threat charges after the incident in November 2022 where he punched a neighbor a neighbor in the face in an…… read more