Officials at Kern Valley State Prison are investigating the death of an inmate, German M. Merino, as a homicide following an attack on March 7, 2025. According to the California Department of ...

Two prisoners at Kern Valley State Prison are accused of attacking and killing another inmate Friday night, according to the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. German M.

While at North Kern, inmates can engage in educational programs. With North Kern State Prison and Kern Valley State Prison, which is located one mile away and houses close to 4,800 inmates ...

The Kern County Public Health Services Department ... "Tragically, we've also seen a rise in valley fever-associated deaths," Rzucidlo said. "In 2024, there were 49 deaths, a 17% increase over ...