The Kern Canyon Fault, stretching for nearly 90 miles from north to south above the San Joaquin Valley east of Bakersfield, cuts beneath a major flood control dam on the Kern River.

A magnitude 4.1 earthquake struck California’s Central Valley on Monday, bringing shaking to Bakersfield. The epicenter was located on farmland about 19 miles southwest of Bakersfield and about ...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. — We all know that being fully prepared for a major earthquake isn't a simple task. But when it comes to the question of if Bakersfield is prepared for the big one, the city ...

It was the largest earthquake in Southern California since 1857. Twelve people were killed when a 7.5 Magnitude earthquake hit the White Wolf Fault 23 miles south of Bakersfield.

Grand jury faults city, county road re-striping systems. BY JOHN COX [email protected]; ... The Bakersfield Californian 4900 California Ave., Suite 100A Bakersfield, CA 93309 ...