kern county News

02/09/12 Impressive variety of birds can be viewed here in Kern... Source: The Bakersfield Californian - Bakersfield CA Home to a huge variety of feathered beauty, Kern County's fields, marshes, parks and other habitat hold hundreds of different species of birds.
02/08/12 Kern County selected for wellness program grant Source: NBC - KGET TV 17 - Bakersfield CA The reputation of being one of the fattest counties in the state may be a blessing in disguise.
02/08/12 Child abuse epidemic in Kern County Source: NBC - KGET TV 17 - Bakersfield CA Every month, Child Protective Services receives about 2,000 calls from people in Kern County who suspect child abuse.
02/07/12 Asbestos Found At Water Pumping Plant Source: ABC - KERO 23 - Bakersfield CA Asbestos was discovered at the Ira J. Chrisman Wind Gap Pumping Plant, which pushes water from Kern County over the Grapevine and into Los Angeles, officials said.
02/05/12 Wind farms to wipe out California Condor Source: Canada Freepress Save the Eagles International (STEI) issues a biodiversity warning concerning the California Condor.