Kern County Library's Arvin Branch to close for renovations in 2025
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The Kern County Library has announced that the Arvin Branch Library will undergo ...
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County's latest attempt at local oil permitting includes new concessions
Public review begins today on a set of revisions to Kern government's third attempt at a comprehensive environmental review that, in combination with a proposed county ordinance, would allow local ...
Jury awards $30.5M to family of man killed by Kern County deputy: attorneys
A federal jury in Fresno has awarded $30.5 million to the family of a man fatally shot by a Kern County sheriff’s deputy ...
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FAFSA workshops in Kern County to help students with financial aid applications
Students in Kern County can access crucial FAFSA workshops to maximize their financial aid opportunities ahead of the April ...
Rep. David Valadao speaks out: Democratics continue Kern County rallies, town halls to protest federal program cuts
With House Republicans' proposed budget sparking fear of potential cuts to programs like Medicare and Medicaid, healthcare is ...
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Kern County Water Summit addresses critical water issues
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — Experts at the 2025 Kern County Water Summit discussed vital water management challenges in California, the Central Valley, and Kern County. The 2025 Kern County ...
Bakersfield’s ‘Southeast Strong initiative’ nearly impacted by federal funding cuts
On March 6, a Rhode Island judge blocked the Trump Administration’s cutbacks, securing federal funds for 22 states and the District of Columbia.
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Community Voices: Kern County’s new steel mill will do more than make steel — it will be a long-term community partner
California doesn't produce a pound of steel. That will soon change. This month, we’re breaking ground on a new steel mill in eastern Kern County. Developed by Pacific Steel Group and financed in ...