Kern County.
county in California, United States
- Reports this week
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- Active events
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- Connections
- 310
What's happening
Active this week
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Bank of America granted funding to Bakersfield College to strengthen the local health workforce.Some support1 report
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Hard Rock Casino Tejon expansion in Kern County is providing economic benefits to the surrounding community.Some support2 reports
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El Niño may bring major impacts and challenges for Kern County agriculture in Bakersfield.Some support3 reports
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Andean Precious Metals Corp. operates mining facilities in Potosí, Bolivia, and Kern County, California.Some support1 report
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The National Weather Service is monitoring weather patterns affecting Kern County, which is located in the broader region of Northern California.Some support5 reports1 development inside
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El Niño pattern increases odds of a wetter season for farms operating in Kern County.Some support3 reports
Earlier this month
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Governor Newsom announced new investments for Kern County, California.Some support1 report
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PG&E representatives, including David Eisenhauer and Jeff Smith, discussed power restoration issues in Kern County.Some support1 report
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High winds and dry conditions pose a wildfire risk in Kern County, involving Southern California Edison.Some support1 report
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Pacific Steel is building a rebar plant in Kern County.Some support1 report
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Detainees were transferred from Kern County to Fresno on October 14, 2026.Some support1 report
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Hathaway Oil is seeking to unlock reserves in Kern County.Some support1 report
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Trump administration issues executive order canceling public funding while clinic defends against cuts in Kern County, California.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Shafter, a city in Kern County, is adopting laws similar to Bakersfield while community groups address housing issues.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Affordable housing demand is high in Kern County, leading to home purchases in Bakersfield.Some support1 report
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Governor's ban on fracking was challenged in Kern County, sparking debate over local vs. statewide policy.Some support1 report
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A program is gaining traction in Kern County.Some support3 reports3 developments inside
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A summit serving students in Kern and Tulare counties was held, alongside efforts by James Rojas to reimagine urban spaces.Some support1 report
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The American Legion participated in an event held in Kern County on October 9, 2026.Some support1 report
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Damian advocates for a tax measure in Kern County to fund community assets.Some support1 report
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A fire has broken out in the border area of Kern County, affecting Gorman and prompting freeway closures and evacuations.Well supported6 reports3 developments inside
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Individuals were transferred from Massachusetts and Oklahoma to Kern County on October 6, 2026.Some support1 report
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The Friant-Kern Canal runs through both Kern County and Tulare County, with issues originating near Pixley.Some support1 report
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Rising mortgage rates are impacting the financial stability of local homebuyers in Kern County.Some support1 report
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Edwards Air Force Base is located within the limits of Kern County.Well supported6 reports
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A theater is located in Delano, Kern County.Some support1 report
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Kern County supervisors supported WOK scholarships, and Lisa Smith is a Fairfax teacher in Kern County.Some support1 report
One to three months ago
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A new law affecting state child welfare services has been signed, requiring agencies to follow the state law.Some support1 report
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California Resources is building a data center near Los Angeles, a project expected to create jobs and tax revenue.Some support1 report1 development inside
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New developments concerning California Resources in Kern County include a new law streamlining the permitting process and increased oil production raising property values.Some support1 report
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The California Energy Commission supports a project in Kern County, which is located in the United States.Some support1 report3 developments inside
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A project segment has been located in Kern County.Some support2 reports
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Dolores Huerta filed a lawsuit in Kern County, California, detailing allegations reported by the New York Times.Some support2 reports
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Local residents from Kern County served in the conflict in Iraq on September 3, 2026.Some support2 reports
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Kern County faces economic shifts as the oil/gas industry declines, with a study predicting zero production by 2042-2055.Some support1 report
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Hurricane Marie's moisture is driving storms across Southern California, impacting the region including Kern County.Some support1 report
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Local officials and community leaders in Bakersfield are working on community concerns.Some support1 report2 developments inside
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Rate increases approved by city council in Kern County, affecting Bakersfield.Some support1 report
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ICE unit is used to probe alleged voter fraud claims in Kern County.Some support2 reports
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Bakersfield is the county seat of Kern County.Well supported7 reports
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ProRestoration Services Inc provides restoration services throughout Kern County, serving Bakersfield.Well supported3 reports
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The National Weather Service assessed flash flood risk in Kern County on August 31, 2026.Some support1 report
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Ian Anderson analyzes political trends within Kern County.Some support1 report
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Potential El Niño storms increase insurance risk in Kern County.Some support2 reports
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A lawsuit has been filed against the government concerning farmworker detention, with a Modesto attorney providing comments on the ruling.Some support1 report
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Powwow season kicked off in Fresno County as NFL star Josh Allen extended his hometown scholarship program.Some support1 report
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Drought and heat caused significant crop losses in California, prompting research into crop adaptation.Some support3 reports
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A nonprofit organization is serving youth across Kern, Fresno, Tulare, and Madera counties.Some support1 report
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GPG operations are underway in Oxnard and Kern County, both located within the state of Georgia.Some support1 report
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Donny Youngblood was inaugurated as the Kern County Sheriff on August 25, 2026, and is a lifelong resident of the county.Some support1 report
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Robert Fallon spoke about the inherent dangers of the Kern River, which flows through Kern County.Well supported3 reports
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USDA is monitoring pistachio yields in Kern County, while CSU advises on market dynamics affecting the region.Some support1 report
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Charles Manson died at a Kern County hospital on July 26, 2026.Some support2 reports
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Pipeline access spans much of Kern County following an acquisition that enhances delivery to high-value markets.Some support2 reports
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The economic size of Kern County is being compared to that of the state of Missouri.Some support1 report
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Kern County passed a measure to fund improvements for CALM Zoo.Some support1 report
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Dylan Wilson, executive director of Grimm Family Education Foundation, visited Bakersfield for a roundtable discussion.Some support1 report
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Trump signed an executive order reducing vaccine recommendations, while measles cases were confirmed in Kern County, CA.Some support1 report
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Oil producers are monitoring price differentials following a recent pipeline deal in Kern County.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Health insurance rates were set for Tulare, Mariposa, Kern, Madera, and Fresno counties on July 21, 2026.Some support1 report1 development inside
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What's reaching Kern County
Events traced to Kern County, step by step, newest first- ICE activity may shrink Kern County's local tax baseLocal business decline in Arvin may reduce Kern County's economic activity.Possible
- New Bakersfield apartments may boost Kern County's economyKern County's tax base and economic activity may increase from new housing.Possible
- Kern County may face higher operational costs due to heat demandIncreased energy demand from heat could raise operational costs for Kern CountyPossible
- New congressional race may shift focus on energy and agriculture in Kern CountyThe election outcome could shift legislative focus on energy and agriculture in Kern CountyPossible
Explainers that pass through Kern County
Kern County is a step on the way to someone elseAround Kern County this week
News at the entities that move Kern County most-
Earthjustice TransactionalEarthjustice filed a lawsuit against a mining effort while the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management issued leases near American Samoa.Moves Kern County
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Bakersfield StructuralA local contest in Fresno and Bakersfield centers on healthcare and economic policy.Moves Kern County
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Los Angeles County StructuralCouncil debates data center construction in Los Angeles County.Moves Kern County
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Gavin Newsom OperationalGovernor Newsom signed a bill into law following passage by the California State Senate.Moves Kern County
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California Air Resources Board StructuralMilton founded and led Nikola Corp., which subsequently secured state funding from CARB and positioned itself as a rival to Tesla.Moves Kern County
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Santa Barbara County StructuralSanta Barbara County announced updated CalFresh eligibility rules benefiting students.Moves Kern County
Connections
The 40 strongest of 310, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Bakersfield Structural
Bakersfield is the administrative county seat located within the jurisdiction of Kern County.
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Santa Barbara County Structural
The two counties are functionally linked by pipelines and supply chains for resource flow.
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Los Angeles County Structural
The counties maintain a structural relationship through resource flow, where Kern County's oil requires refining in Los Angeles County.
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MyShake Structural
Kern County relies on MyShake as the recommended application for critical earthquake alerts and warnings.
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Jordan Marks Structural
Jordan Marks serves as the appointed assessor for Kern County.
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ACLU Foundation of Southern California Transactional
ACLU sued Kern County regarding farmworker detention.
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Gavin Newsom Operational
Newsom actively uses his political office to champion projects and respond to needs within Kern County.
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California Resources Structural
The company operates within the county's jurisdiction, influencing local economics through production and generating tax revenue, while being subject to local regulations.
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California Air Resources Board Structural
CARB exercises formal regulatory jurisdiction over activities, such as oil injection and carbon storage, within Kern County.
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Washington Transactional
Kern County resources are deployed to provide fire service assistance within the state of Washington.
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Earthjustice Transactional
Earthjustice is initiating legal action against a carbon storage project associated with Kern County.
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National Weather Service Shared context
The National Weather Service monitors and issues weather warnings and predictions specifically for Kern County.
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DHS Operational
DHS maintains an active operational presence in Kern County, conducting investigations and enforcement activities.
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El Niño Shared context
El Niño patterns are observed to influence the weather and seasonal outlook for Kern County.
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AES Corporation Operational
AES Corporation established a functional operational presence through the completion of construction within Kern County.
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California State University Structural
CSU provides expert advice on market dynamics that impacts the operational planning and governance of Kern County.
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California Highway Patrol Operational
The two entities are functionally linked through the required operational response to major events like wildfires.
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Fresno Structural
Kern County transfers detainees to Fresno as part of an ongoing jurisdictional process.
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Bakersfield Field Office Structural
The Bakersfield Field Office manages lease sales that directly affect the operational land use and resource management of Kern County.
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Oregon Operational
Kern County crews provide mutual aid and assistance to wildfire suppression efforts within Oregon.
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Assembly Structural
Kern County's agencies are required to follow state law, establishing a regulatory dependency on the Assembly.
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Sacramento Operational
Kern County local leaders reacted to political hostility originating from Sacramento.
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Houston Transactional
A formal legal action was initiated by the California Attorney General concerning the operational context of both Kern County and Houston.
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Tulare Operational
The counties share an operational context, with organizations providing services to students and youth across both jurisdictions.
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Aera Energy Structural
Aera Energy operates within the jurisdiction of Kern County, specifically targeting the Lost Hills Oil Field.
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Kathleen Kline Transactional
Kern County supervisors provide financial support through scholarships to Kathleen Kline.
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Angelica Operational
Angelica is involved in an AI program deployed by the Kern County health care system.
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Inyokern Airport Shared context
The airport is situated within the geographical and administrative context of Kern County, which is involved in related infrastructure planning like flood mitigation.
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Tehachapi Shared context
Tehachapi is a mountain community located within the geographical and jurisdictional boundaries of Kern County.
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Shared context
Kern County served as the location for a successful nutrition education pilot program that Robert F. Kennedy Jr. discussed.
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Oklahoma Transactional
Individuals are observed being transferred from Oklahoma to Kern County.
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Vince Fong Operational
Vince Fong actively supports the expansion of a school program within Kern County.
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David Valadao Operational
David Valadao actively supports the agricultural sector within Kern County.
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California Coastal Commission Operational
The Commission holds oversight authority regarding oil operations conducted within the geographic boundaries of Kern County.
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California Public Utilities Commission Shared context
The relationship is defined by the shared operational context of oil producers in Kern County under the purview of the CPUC.
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KERN Operational
The evidence indicates KERN is the dominant service provider for Medi-Cal services relevant to Kern County.
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Pacific Steel Shared context
Pacific Steel is constructing industrial facilities within the jurisdiction of Kern County.
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Delano Shared context
The evidence places Delano within the geographical boundaries of Kern County.
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El Nino Shared context
El Nino, a large-scale climate pattern, is forecast to bring challenges to agriculture in Kern County.
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Ian Anderson Shared context
Ian Anderson operates within the political and geographic context of Kern County, focusing on its trends.
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
18 events- Bank of America granted funding to Bakersfield College to strengthen the local health workforce.
- Hard Rock Casino Tejon expansion in Kern County is providing economic benefits to the surrounding community.
- Andean Precious Metals Corp. operates mining facilities in Potosí, Bolivia, and Kern County, California.
- El Niño pattern increases odds of a wetter season for farms operating in Kern County.
- Governor Newsom announced new investments for Kern County, California.
- PG&E representatives, including David Eisenhauer and Jeff Smith, discussed power restoration issues in Kern County.
- High winds and dry conditions pose a wildfire risk in Kern County, involving Southern California Edison.
- Pacific Steel is building a rebar plant in Kern County.
- Detainees were transferred from Kern County to Fresno on October 14, 2026.
- Hathaway Oil is seeking to unlock reserves in Kern County.
- Affordable housing demand is high in Kern County, leading to home purchases in Bakersfield.
- Governor's ban on fracking was challenged in Kern County, sparking debate over local vs. statewide policy.
- A summit serving students in Kern and Tulare counties was held, alongside efforts by James Rojas to reimagine urban spaces.
- The American Legion participated in an event held in Kern County on October 9, 2026.
- Damian advocates for a tax measure in Kern County to fund community assets.
- Individuals were transferred from Massachusetts and Oklahoma to Kern County on October 6, 2026.
- The Friant-Kern Canal runs through both Kern County and Tulare County, with issues originating near Pixley.
- Rising mortgage rates are impacting the financial stability of local homebuyers in Kern County.
September 2026
17 events- El Niño may bring major impacts and challenges for Kern County agriculture in Bakersfield.
- Shafter, a city in Kern County, is adopting laws similar to Bakersfield while community groups address housing issues.
- A theater is located in Delano, Kern County.
- Kern County supervisors supported WOK scholarships, and Lisa Smith is a Fairfax teacher in Kern County.
- A new law affecting state child welfare services has been signed, requiring agencies to follow the state law.
- New developments concerning California Resources in Kern County include a new law streamlining the permitting process and increased oil production raising property values.
- A project segment has been located in Kern County.
- Dolores Huerta filed a lawsuit in Kern County, California, detailing allegations reported by the New York Times.
- Local residents from Kern County served in the conflict in Iraq on September 3, 2026.
- Kern County faces economic shifts as the oil/gas industry declines, with a study predicting zero production by 2042-2055.
- Hurricane Marie's moisture is driving storms across Southern California, impacting the region including Kern County.
- Local officials and community leaders in Bakersfield are working on community concerns.
- Rate increases approved by city council in Kern County, affecting Bakersfield.
- ICE unit is used to probe alleged voter fraud claims in Kern County.
- ProRestoration Services Inc provides restoration services throughout Kern County, serving Bakersfield.
- The National Weather Service assessed flash flood risk in Kern County on August 31, 2026.
- Ian Anderson analyzes political trends within Kern County.
August 2026
16 events- Trump administration issues executive order canceling public funding while clinic defends against cuts in Kern County, California.
- A fire has broken out in the border area of Kern County, affecting Gorman and prompting freeway closures and evacuations.
- Potential El Niño storms increase insurance risk in Kern County.
- A lawsuit has been filed against the government concerning farmworker detention, with a Modesto attorney providing comments on the ruling.
- Powwow season kicked off in Fresno County as NFL star Josh Allen extended his hometown scholarship program.
- Drought and heat caused significant crop losses in California, prompting research into crop adaptation.
- A nonprofit organization is serving youth across Kern, Fresno, Tulare, and Madera counties.
- GPG operations are underway in Oxnard and Kern County, both located within the state of Georgia.
- Donny Youngblood was inaugurated as the Kern County Sheriff on August 25, 2026, and is a lifelong resident of the county.
- USDA is monitoring pistachio yields in Kern County, while CSU advises on market dynamics affecting the region.
- Pipeline access spans much of Kern County following an acquisition that enhances delivery to high-value markets.
- The economic size of Kern County is being compared to that of the state of Missouri.
- Kern County passed a measure to fund improvements for CALM Zoo.
- Dylan Wilson, executive director of Grimm Family Education Foundation, visited Bakersfield for a roundtable discussion.
- Trump signed an executive order reducing vaccine recommendations, while measles cases were confirmed in Kern County, CA.
- Oil producers are monitoring price differentials following a recent pipeline deal in Kern County.
Show 2 earlier months
July 2026
5 events- The National Weather Service is monitoring weather patterns affecting Kern County, which is located in the broader region of Northern California.
- A program is gaining traction in Kern County.
- Robert Fallon spoke about the inherent dangers of the Kern River, which flows through Kern County.
- Charles Manson died at a Kern County hospital on July 26, 2026.
- Health insurance rates were set for Tulare, Mariposa, Kern, Madera, and Fresno counties on July 21, 2026.
June 2026
4 events- Edwards Air Force Base is located within the limits of Kern County.
- California Resources is building a data center near Los Angeles, a project expected to create jobs and tax revenue.
- The California Energy Commission supports a project in Kern County, which is located in the United States.
- Bakersfield is the county seat of Kern County.