The Kern County Grand Jury released a report about the Supervisors' Discretionary Fund, which gives the Kern County Supervisors hundreds of thousands of taxpayer dollars. Eyewitness News asked the board chairman what the money is used for.

A pair of prominent citizens -- Kern County Supervisor Michael Rubio and businesswoman Shannon Grove -- took steps Thursday toward fulfilling their political aspirations.

An adult day care program has been saved. ElderLife was in jeopardy, thanks to proposed state budget cuts, but Kern County supervisors refused to let it fall to the budget axe.

Homeowner Lucy Duarte has learned to fear the rain, which floods her garage. According to Duarte, when the Kern County Roads Department removed the asphalt from the alley behind her house, that took the channels that would divert the water.

It's a perk of more than a quarter-million dollars a year, paid for by Kern County tax payers. Top county staff, elected officials and county supervisors can get a car allowance of $608 a month. They can also ask for mileage reimbursement on top of that.

The Kern County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday asked child protective services to explain what allowed Angelo Mendoza Sr. to have care for his son, who he's accused of brutally abusing. "I think the public is terribly frustrated ...," said Supervisor Ray Watson.

Kern County mental health advocates are upset by a decision to drastically cut the number of beds in Kern Medical Center's psychiatric unit. The board of supervisors voted Tuesday to reduce the number of beds from 24 to 18.

Kern County leaders will consider a rule change that would allow elected county officials to voluntarily cut their own pay. The Board of Supervisors will vote on Tuesday regarding the proposed ordinance.

Kern County is near to closing its budget gap by cutting spending by $29 million and laying off 12 workers. But the plan county supervisors agreed to Monday is still $14 million short of their goal.

Top Kern County officials could get bigger paychecks. With the current difficult economic times, the plan could get tough scrutiny. The proposal goes to the Board of Supervisors Tuesday afternoon.

Crime in an east Bakersfield neighborhood has spurred Kern County Supervisor Michael Rubio to host a meeting Monday night to discuss community needs.

Democratic Assemblywoman Nicole Parra is supporting the Republican candidate who is running to succeed her. But Democratic activists, and some Republicans, see Parra's endorsement of Danny Gilmore as the latest chapter in her feud with the Florez family.

After 10 years and millions of dollars, people in Rexland Acres finally have a new sewer system. But not everybody is happy with with it. In fact, some say it stinks.