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Kern County
Union accuses Kern County of hoarding public funds
A new report released by SEIU 521 alleged that Kern County is failing to use hundreds of millions of dollars in state-allocated funds meant for mental health, homelessness, and public safety services.
Kern County workers holds 24-hour strike for fair wages and resources
A massive crowd of Kern County workers, represented by SEIU Local 521, marched in front of the Kern County Administrative Office Building as part of a 24-hour Unfair Labor Practice (ULP) Strike on March 5.
March 4 Liberty: Community members protests against Trump Administration’s policies”
A crowd of community members gathered for the “March 4 Liberty” protest to stand against policies introduced by the Trump Administration, joining the nationwide “50-50-1 Movement,” which represents 50 protests in 50 states united under one cause, at Liberty Bell in downtown Bakersfield on March 4.
‘Fix Kern Now!’: Kern County workers rally ahead of March 5 strike at Board of Supervisors meeting
Kern County workers represented by SEIU Local 521 will participate in a 24-hour strike on March 5 in response to staffing shortages, working conditions, and the lack of resources allocated to public services.
Kern County Library Bookmobile relaunches to serve rural communities
The ribbon cutting ceremony for the relaunch of the Kern County Library Bookmobile, February 20, 2025 at Greenacres Park.
Zack Scrivner pleads not guilty to child cruelty and firearm charges
Former Kern County Second District Supervisor Zack Scrivner, who is charged with five felony counts including three counts of willful cruelty to a child (Penal Code 273A(A)) and two counts of possession of an assault rifle (Penal Code 30605) has pleaded not guilty to all five charges.