Kern County

Kern County debates proposal to display Ten Commandments in public schools

December 18, 2024 / By

Should the Ten Commandments be displayed in schools? Kern County community members shared their opinions on the proposal, some arguing that it violates the principle of separation between church and state.

Kern County awarded state grant to support immigrant entrepreneurs 

December 18, 2024 / By

Kern County has been awarded a grant funding, Local Immigrant Integration and Inclusion Grant (LIIIG), for immigrant entrepreneurs who want to start or expand their business through courses. 

Bakersfield launches affordable housing for farmworkers’ families

December 12, 2024 / By

Today, the city of Bakersfield partnered with Chelsea Investment and held an event for a new project, the Auburn Vista Apartments, which will bring 60 affordable apartments to northeast Bakersfield.

Ballot error disrupts Greenfield Union School District Trustee C race

December 10, 2024 / By

The Kern County Elections Office has verified that 108 ballots were mistakenly assigned to voters who were not eligible to participate in the Greenfield Union School District Trustee Area C election.

Kern County Workers protest fair pay at board meeting

December 4, 2024 / By

Kern County workers and members of SEIU members rallied together during the Board of Supervisors meeting Tuesday regarding financial negotiations with SEIU (Service Employees International Union) Local 521.

Leticia Perez wins re-election by 133 votes

December 3, 2024 / By

Today, the Kern County Elections Office released the final voting results for the Kern County Board of Supervisors District 5 seat with Supervisor Leticia Perez winning her re-election by 133 votes over Kimberly Salas.