Kern County

Colonel Thomas Baker helped found both Visalia and Bakersfield.

The city may be named for Colonel Thomas Baker, but he wasn't the first to call the area home.

Called one of the most influential Americans of all-time, California Governor and Chief Justice of the United States Earl Warren grew up in Bakersfield.

The progressive lawmaker, joined by New York Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, drew thousands to the Dignity Health Arena in Bakersfield.

The park has a rich history, but is still infamous for its unusual orientation, with batters facing into the setting sun.

To this day, the Lakeview Gusher No 1 is the largest oil spill in U.S. history.

“We’re here to do two things: One, to honor Cesar Chavez and his legacy. But number two is to recognize the workers, the immigrant workers, that contribute so much to our economy.”

Of the five local courthouses built in the 1870s in the Central Valley, Merced's is the only one that remains today.

The community of Woody in the Kern County foothills is a throwback to the 19th century.

A desolate stretch of land in Kern County served as the backdrop to a memorable scene starring Cary Grant.