Kern County Sheriff's officials said that the Lerdo Detention Facility's water had recently detected the presence of a low amount of diesel range organics ...

Kern County Public Health recommends Lerdo jail inmates avoid showering after diesel organics found in water supply. Clean water being trucked in.

JT Toppin had to be helped off the court late on Tuesday night during the Red Raiders' loss at Arizona State. The former UCLA ...

Kern County issues a water advisory for Lerdo Detention Facilities. Learn about the safety measures in place for staff and inmates.

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — The Kern County Board of Supervisors is examining local immigration detention facilities after residents raised concerns about medical care and living conditions. On ...

Continuing concerns about the safety of groundwater at Lerdo jail prompted the Kern County Sheriff’s Office to close access to showers Tuesday, a week after the agency cautioned inmates there against ...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The inmate who was found dead at North Kern State Prison in January died of asphyxiation and his death was ruled as homicide, the Kern County Coroner’s Office said.

Sep. 7—Families of former Kern County inmates are seeking justice through legal action after alleging deputies' failure to ensure inmates' safety led to their loved ones dying, according to documents ...

A Kern County jury has convicted a man of felonies including witness intimidation and assault and battery causing serious bodily injury, the county District Attorney’s Office reported. It said Kern ...

The Kern County Sheriff’s Office issued a temporary unsafe water advisory for the Lerdo Detention Facilities on Tuesday.