Kern County Sheriff’s Office issues unsafe water advisory for Lerdo Detention Facilities

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

Central California ICE detainee population up by 164% since June, new data shows

Kern County ICE population rose 164% since June to about 1,694 detainees. California City facility drove most growth; two Kern sites now near full. Advocates filed lawsuits and report visitation and ...

KCSO to host multiple sworn hiring events for deputy sheriff trainees, detentions deputy trainees

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Kern County Sheriff’s Office is set to host six sworn hiring events in 2026 for deputy ...

Temporary water advisory issued at Lerdo Detention Facilities during maintenance project

The Kern County Sheriff’s Office is issuing a temporary water advisory for the Lerdo Detention Facilities due to part of an ...
23ABC News Bakersfield

Diesel fuel traces found in Lerdo Detention Facilities water well, prompting temporary advisory

Diesel fuel traces discovered in Lerdo Detention Facilities water well prompt temporary advisory and alternative water supply measures.
Modesto Bee

California ICE detention facility fills up with people who have no criminal history

Kern County ICE centers see population surge, mostly from noncriminal detainees. Mesa Verde fills 400-bed capacity after court lifts imposed detainee population cap. Federal contract with CoreCivic ...
Yahoo

Hearing on Ex-Kern detentions deputy’s DUI case postponed, discussions ongoing

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A hearing was postponed Wednesday in the case of a former Kern County sheriff’s detentions deputy facing felony drunken driving charges, his attorney saying discussions ...
GV Wire

Kern County Sheriff Issues Temporary Water Advisory at Lerdo Detention Facilities

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