Top Stories:
-The Kern County Fair opens its gates today for the first time in two years
-Kern County hit its 100th homicide of the year Sunday afternoon
-The community came out and helped us Clear the Shelters last weekend but there are still dogs in need of forever homes

Noon Top Stories:

-Local ICUs reach highest level in eight months as COVID-19 continues to grip Kern County for a third time

-It’s been exactly nine months since Orson and Orrin West from California City were reported missing. The search for them continues.

-Two convicted on all counts in Lamont double murder trial

Top Stories:
-The State Department of Justice is investigating the Kern County government over alleged discrimination and civil rights violations in contracts and employment
-Today marks nine months since two young boys were reported missing from their home in California City
-The Kern County Fair is back tomorrow, but there will be some changes due to covid-19

-Kern Public Health reports 1,445 new COVID-19 cases, no new deaths

-Man dies in collision NW of Wasco

-Remains found in Wyoming fit description of missing 22-year-old Gabby Petito

Top Stories:
-Pfizer says it's two-dose Covid-19 vaccine was safe and showed a "robust" antibody response in children ages 5 to 11
-In California new Covid laws have been set in place in order to attend large indoor events
-Public Health Friday released the updated information on the people who have died from COVID-19 here at home

Noon Top Stories:

-The Kern County Sheriff’s Office issued a statement on Deputy Gabriel Gonzales' death

-Kern Public Health provides updated data on local COVID-19 deaths, those 65 and older continue to be most affected age group

-Kern unemployment rate dropped in August

Top Stories:
-A large structure fire broke out inside a trailer home early this morning
-A memorial service will be held today for California Highway Patrol Officer Scott Merritt, who died last week from COVID-19 complications at the age of 42
-Nearly 100 veterans aboard the latest Honor Flight returned home last night

Noon Top Stories:

-DOJ announces gang arrests following statewide investigation

-Kern Public Health reports 510 new COVID-19 cases, 4 deaths

-5th Annual Run to Remember taking place Saturday, Sept. 18

Top Stories:
-The city council last night approved the use of millions of dollars in rental assistance from the federal government
-Greenville residents are suing PG&E alleging the utility is responsible for the destruction of homes and businesses from the Dixie Fire
-Veterans aboard the first Honor Flight since the pandemic began and will return home to Bakersfield

Noon Top Stories:

-Gov. Gavin Newsom beats back GOP-led recall, will remain in office

-Kern Public Health reports 5 new COVID-19 deaths, 675 cases

-KCSO investigating suspicious death after body found in Lamont