News State audit finds problems with child abuse reports By ISHANI DESAI idesai@bakersfield.com Jun 14, 2022 The California State Auditor’s Office noted the Kern County Department of Human Services did not report people accused of child abuse to a sta…
+7 News First triple-digit heat wave of the season to settle over the southern valley this week By STEVEN MAYER smayer@bakersfield.com May 23, 2022 It’s not officially summer yet, not for four more weeks.
+15 News DA: California City boys murdered 3 months before adoptive parents reported kids missing By ISHANI DESAI idesai@bakersfield.com Mar 2, 2022 After more than a year of searches, countless interviews and a deep investigation, Kern County District Attorney Cynthia Zimmer said Wednesday…
+4 Bakersfield Life Women's History Month: 5 women in Kern history Bakersfield Life Feb 26, 2022 Kern County has been home for many astounding women. Whether they were breaking barriers or just making a name for themselves in their respect…
Bakersfield Life Bakersfield Matters: Retiring Human Services Director Dena Murphy a champion for children and families By LISA KIMBLE Feb 26, 2022 Since Kern County Department of Human Services director Dena Murphy was a young girl, she has always been a nurturer, a fixer, and a protector…
Community Voices Community Voices: Watch for the signs of human trafficking, exploitation By DENA MURPHY Jan 23, 2022 Imagine for a moment that you are a 15-year-old girl who gets invited to “party” in Los Angeles by a friend at school. It sounds exciting and …
+11 Bakersfield Life It's better to give than to receive: 10 ways you can help this holiday season By CHRISTINE L. PETERSON cpeterson@bakrsfield.com Nov 27, 2021 If it's better to give than to receive, now's the time to get moving!
+8 News Kern County celebrates adoption: 'All you need to build a family is love' By EMMA GALLEGOS egallegos@bakersfield.com Nov 19, 2021 The festive spirit of National Adoption Day once again returned to Juvenile Court on Friday.
+15 News 31st annual Beautiful Bakersfield Award winners Contributed by the Greater Bakersfield Chamber Nov 13, 2021 Saturday night, the Beautiful Bakersfield Awards, presented by Valley Strong Credit Union, recognized the efforts of 106 individuals, business…
The Delano Record COUCH'S CORNER: Make sure to have your say on county redistricting By David Couch For The Record Nov 6, 2021 The county of Kern is requesting input from the public on selecting the new district map for supervisorial districts. Redistricting is the pro…
