Kern County.
county in California, United States
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What's happening
Active this week
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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
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A program is gaining traction in Kern County.Some support3 reports2 developments inside
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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
Earlier this month
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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 National Weather Service is monitoring weather patterns affecting Kern County, which is located in the broader region of Northern California.Some support4 reports1 development inside
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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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El Niño may bring major impacts and challenges for Kern County agriculture in Bakersfield.Some support1 report
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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 support1 report
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Shafter, a city in Kern County, is adopting laws similar to Bakersfield while community groups address housing issues.Some support1 report
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Bakersfield is the county seat of Kern County.Well supported6 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 support1 report
One to three months ago
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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 administration issues executive order canceling public funding while clinic defends against cuts in Kern County, California.Some support1 report1 development inside
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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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Pipelines running through Kern County are under scrutiny following a Congressional investigation into their restart process, involving a secured $622M infrastructure loan and compliance with state agencies.Some support2 reports2 developments inside
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A study was conducted on July 21, 2026, addressing the specific farming needs of Kern County.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Residents gathered in Kern County on August 1, 2026.Some support1 report
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Kern County hosts a world-leading combined solar and storage installation.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 reports1 development inside
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The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection is overseeing current wildfire operations in Kern County.Well supported4 reports4 developments inside
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Medical expert analyzes detention facility conditions in Kern County.Some support1 report
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Kern County crews deployed to assist with wildfire containment efforts across Southern California, Washington, and Oregon.Some support1 report
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A fire is currently burning in the region, located 70 miles north of Los Angeles.Some support1 report
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Grapevine was spotted near the border of Los Angeles and Kern Counties.Some support1 report
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Kern County and Tulare County are locations for Avantus projects and are part of a lending consortium.Some support2 reports
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A casino is providing necessary supplies to local students in Kern County.Some support1 report
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In-N-Out operations in Idaho are linked to a victim who originated from Kern County.Some support1 report
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Medi-Cal enrollment in Kern County is being managed by an AI program, which also introduced new rules increasing renewal frequency.Some support4 reports
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William Dickinson retired from the Kern County Probation Department on July 29, 2026.Some support1 report
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Federal government policy failures are driving up costs in the ACA Health Insurance Marketplace, which operates under specific rating region rules.Some support1 report
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A fire occurred near Caliente in Kern County on July 27, 2026.Some support1 report
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Mussels are causing issues in Kern County, involving the California Department of Fish and Wildlife.Some support2 reports
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California Attorney General filed a lawsuit involving Kern County and Houston.Some support1 report
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Around Kern County this week
News at the entities that move Kern County most-
Bakersfield StructuralNewsom signed legislation on September 1st honoring Dolly Parton, leading to celebrations by Bakersfield residents.Moves Kern County
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Los Angeles County StructuralStorms are increasing the potential for water capture in Los Angeles County.Moves Kern County
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California Air Resources Board StructuralThe European Commission is extending trade surveillance on fuel ethanol imports, while comments are submitted regarding E15 fuel specifications by the California Air Resources Board.Moves Kern County
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Santa Barbara County StructuralHigh fire season combined with El Niño weather is impacting Santa Barbara County, utilizing resilient broadcast equipment for alerts.Moves Kern County
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Gavin Newsom OperationalGovernor Newsom vetoed a bill opposed by the American Beverage Association and backed by Californians Against Waste.Moves Kern County
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California State University StructuralUnions at California State University are demanding raises that exceed the current budget.Moves Kern County
Connections
The 40 strongest of 294, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Bakersfield Structural
Bakersfield functions as the county seat of Kern County, establishing a functional administrative hierarchy.
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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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ACLU Foundation of Southern California Transactional
ACLU sued Kern County regarding farmworker detention.
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Gavin Newsom Operational
Newsom uses his political office to champion projects and respond to needs within Kern County, which serves as his political base and operational area.
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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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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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Earthjustice Transactional
Earthjustice is initiating legal action against a carbon storage project associated with 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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El Niño Shared context
Kern County is subject to weather impacts caused by the climate phenomenon of El Niño.
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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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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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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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AES Corporation Operational
AES Corporation established a functional operational presence through the completion of construction within Kern County.
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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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Oregon Operational
Kern County crews provide mutual aid and assistance to wildfire suppression efforts within Oregon.
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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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Angelica Operational
Angelica is involved in an AI program deployed by the Kern County health care system.
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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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National Weather Service Shared context
The National Weather Service monitors weather patterns and assesses risks specifically affecting Kern County.
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Kathleen Kline Transactional
Kern County supervisors provide financial support through scholarships to Kathleen Kline.
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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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Ian Anderson Shared context
Ian Anderson operates within the political and geographic context of Kern County, focusing on its trends.
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CoreCivic Shared context
CoreCivic operates detention facilities within the jurisdiction of Kern County.
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Karen Sanders Operational
Karen Sanders represents specific interests to the Kern County Board of Supervisors.
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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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Bellingcat Operational
Bellingcat is actively investigating issues related to mass deportation raids occurring within 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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William Dickinson Structural
William Dickinson was employed by the Kern County Probation Department.
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Alameda Shared context
Both counties are mentioned in the context of wildfire risk affecting multiple California counties.
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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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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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Justin Rowe Shared context
Justin Rowe manages a water authority operating within the administrative context of Kern County.
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 2026
17 events- 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.
- El Niño may bring major impacts and challenges for Kern County agriculture in Bakersfield.
- 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.
- Shafter, a city in Kern County, is adopting laws similar to Bakersfield while community groups address housing issues.
- 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
26 events- 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 administration issues executive order canceling public funding while clinic defends against cuts in Kern County, California.
- 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.
- Residents gathered in Kern County on August 1, 2026.
- Kern County hosts a world-leading combined solar and storage installation.
- A fire has broken out in the border area of Kern County, affecting Gorman and prompting freeway closures and evacuations.
- Medical expert analyzes detention facility conditions in Kern County.
- Kern County crews deployed to assist with wildfire containment efforts across Southern California, Washington, and Oregon.
- A fire is currently burning in the region, located 70 miles north of Los Angeles.
- Grapevine was spotted near the border of Los Angeles and Kern Counties.
- Kern County and Tulare County are locations for Avantus projects and are part of a lending consortium.
- A casino is providing necessary supplies to local students in Kern County.
- In-N-Out operations in Idaho are linked to a victim who originated from Kern County.
- Medi-Cal enrollment in Kern County is being managed by an AI program, which also introduced new rules increasing renewal frequency.
July 2026
10 events- A program is gaining traction in Kern County.
- The National Weather Service is monitoring weather patterns affecting Kern County, which is located in the broader region of Northern California.
- 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.
- A study was conducted on July 21, 2026, addressing the specific farming needs of Kern County.
- William Dickinson retired from the Kern County Probation Department on July 29, 2026.
- Federal government policy failures are driving up costs in the ACA Health Insurance Marketplace, which operates under specific rating region rules.
- A fire occurred near Caliente in Kern County on July 27, 2026.
- California Attorney General filed a lawsuit involving Kern County and Houston.
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June 2026
7 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.
- Pipelines running through Kern County are under scrutiny following a Congressional investigation into their restart process, involving a secured $622M infrastructure loan and compliance with state agencies.
- The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection is overseeing current wildfire operations in Kern County.
- Mussels are causing issues in Kern County, involving the California Department of Fish and Wildlife.