EBT card cloning in Kern County on the rise as Romanian gangs hit ATMs nationwide
EBT card cloning has been a major problem for years and more than $6.8 million in benefits were stolen 2024 alone in Kern ...
Kern County sees charges in EBT scam cases involving two men
Two men have been charged in connection with electronic benefit transfer (EBT) scams in Kern County, authorities said. Alberto ...
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EBT fraud and account issues remain a pressing concern for users in Kern County
As EBT fraud incidents rise, authorities are taking measures to educate users and resolve account discrepancies.
Relay For Life Bakersfield hosting cancer survivor social and pancake breakfast Feb. 8
The 2025 Bakersfield Relay For Life is around three months away and the organization ready to celebrate cancer survivors this ...
Missing jury duty scam calls on the rise: Kern County Superior Court
Tax season is here signaling the rise of cyber and phone scams in Kern County. Missing jury duty scam calls are the latest ...
Citrus thefts rise in Kern County; suspect caught with truckload of alleged stolen oranges
The Kern County Sheriff's Office has reported an increase in citrus thefts throughout the county over recent months. In January, detectives from the Kern County ...
‘I had all the inspiration I needed right there’: Kern County firefighter battling cancer touched by fellow firefighters’ gesture
Randy Raymond was living out his dream, but in December 2023, the 22-year-old began what may be the toughest battle he’s had ...
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New maternal health policies coming to Kern County residents
The Department of Health Care Services have recently announced two initiatives which are aimed to reduce the number of deaths in relation to maternity care.