Kern County announced that officials will be hosting a series of in-person community workshops for unincorporated residents on a proposed one-cent sales tax ballot measure starting Aug. 1st and 4th.
A contract to track down illegal fireworks by drone in Kern County, Calif., was justified, according to fire officials. Initial estimates show the drone flagged 100 potential violations with citations of $1,500 each.
The Kern County Fire Department said firefighter Aiden Agnor passed away on Monday. Agnor was involved in a serious car crash on June 28th while on his way to work at the Keene Helibase.