A portion of the Kern River in Bakersfield, California, has dried up leaving a mass grave of varying fish species behind.

Don’t come to the water thinking I’m 100% safe.” Swimming is not recommended in the Kern River because of powerful currents and hidden underwater hazards.

Swim lessons are kicking off across Kern County ... In 2023, several people died after being overcome by the Kern River in particular. It's an issue that is personal to Pulido.

California officials have joined a legal effort to restore water to the Kern River after an abrupt shutoff of water dried up the river and killed thousands of fish in Bakersfield. The decision by ...