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UPDATED: Kern County's top appointed government executive to take position in Napa County
The Bakersfield Californian via Yahoo News· 1 year agoJun. 8—Kern County's chief administrative officer — the person responsible for ensuring county government runs efficiently — was tapped to take over as Napa's county executive officer, according ...
Various ballot initiatives too early to call
The Bakersfield Californian via Yahoo News· 2 years agoNov. 9—Kern County voters mulled three local ballot measures and school bonds this election season that will impact how county government runs, the future leadership of local public safety agencies ...
With federal funds, Kern County announces big road projects ahead
The Bakersfield Californian via Yahoo News· 1 year agoFeb. 11—Kern County unveiled its plans this week to pave over 17 miles of new roads and sidewalks in neighborhoods across the county, as its decided use of money received through the American ...
Kern County In Depth: Jan. 28, 2024
KGET Bakersfield via Yahoo News· 5 months agoWatch this week’s full episode of Kern County In Depth in the video player above. This week’s episode primarily focused on a highly controversial issue regarding preteens playing tackle football ...
The debate over ID: Is it extra voter security or voter disenfranchisement?
KGET Bakersfield via Yahoo News· 2 months agoBAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Following the announcement of a lawsuit filed by the state of...
‘Once they become aware, they become pretty passionate’: What does Kern’s young voter turnout look...
KGET Bakersfield via Yahoo News· 3 months agoBAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — While the 2020 presidential election saw a record turnout among young...
Seasonal trend: Kern County employment report
KGET Bakersfield via Yahoo Finance· 1 month agoThe latest jobs report shows unemployment in Kern County dropped almost 1 percent from March 2024 to April 2024. That's an increase of more than 13,000...
Oildale resident sues Kern County over 'Tiney Oaks' homes
The Bakersfield Californian via Yahoo News· 1 year agoFeb. 3—An Oildale resident is suing Kern County in the latest charge in a communal resistance to the Tiney Oaks Supportive Services Village. The suit contends that the county-run project, a ...
Homelessness in Kern County jumps 37%, survey shows
The Bakersfield Californian via Yahoo News· 2 months agoA new census of Kern County’s homeless population found nearly 2,700 people living in shelters or on the streets countywide — a 37% uptick from last year as officials struggle to show they’ve ...
Judge allows Kern to resume oil permitting
The Bakersfield Californian via Yahoo News· 2 years agoNov. 2—A court ruling issued Wednesday allows Kern government to resume oilfield permitting — a big win for an industry that has seen a significant slowdown in local activity after a local judge ...
