As September is suicide prevention month, local entities are teaming up to spread awareness, as many people have struggled with mental health and addiction both locally and nationally.

The National Weather Service has issued a red flag warning for Monday for the mountains of Tehachapi, Lake Isabella and Fort Tejon.

The National Weather Service has issued a red flag warning for Monday for the mountains of Tehachapi, Lake Isabella and Fort Tejon.

State officials are urging the public to "flex their power" by conserving energy from 3 to 10 p.m. Sunday and Monday.

State officials are urging the public to "flex their power" by conserving energy from 3 to 10 p.m. Sunday and Monday.

Golden Empire Transit District is continuing to offer free rides Sunday because the air quality index is 195. People can ride GET fixed-routes and GET-A-Lift all day at no charge.

Golden Empire Transit District is continuing to offer free rides Sunday because the air quality index is 195. People can ride GET fixed-routes and GET-A-Lift all day at no charge.

The California Highway Patrol responded to a vehicle in a canal Sunday morning at Whisler and Driver roads.

The California Highway Patrol responded to a vehicle in a canal Sunday morning at Whisler and Driver roads.

The Kern County Public Health Services Department reported 40 new cases of coronavirus Sunday morning, and no new deaths.