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Kern County to hire a Chief General Services Officer (PDF)
Kern County is looking for a visionary leader to take our General Services Division in an exciting new direction. If you want to be a part of a leadership team that’s changing the model of local government this might be the role for you!
LaunchKern Progress
Watch our progress as we push ahead with our continuous improvement initiative, Lean Six Sigma. We have now trained more than 500 employees, generating several "quick win" projects.
2017 - 2018 Grand Jury Final Report
Each year the Grand Jury investigates government agencies. At the end of their one-year term they provide a final report of all their investigations. Get the report online here or visit the Beale Library for a hard copy.
U.S. Supreme Court Issues Ruling on Employee Representational Fees (PDF)
Today, the United States Supreme Court issued a ruling that restricts public employers from deducting fees from represented employees who are non-union members. The Court ruled that this process violates the First Amendment of the United States Constitution.
Preliminary Budget Now Available (PDF)
The FY 2018-19 Preliminary Recommended Budget has been accepted by the Board. This document is used to establish spending authority until the final budget is adopted in August. Public budget discussions are scheduled for Monday, July 23rd at 6:00 p.m. and Tuesday, July 24th at 9:00 a.m.
June 2018 Elections Results
Kern County Spray Parks Now Open
The Spray Parks are free to the public and are open daily at the following Kern County Parks:
Pioneer Park, Casa Loma Park, and Mojave Park - from 2:00 - 7:00 pm
-- Photograph courtesy of Courtney Mackay --
Kern County Library Summer Reading Program Kicks Off
Everyone, ages 0-100, is invited to take the Summer Reading Challenge!
Learn more about this free summer program and how to participate.
Kern County Cooling Centers Now Available
The Kern County Cooling Center season has begun. This year the Cooling Center season will end on the first day of autumn, Friday, September 21, 2018.
View Cooling Center Press Release (PDF)
View Cooling Center Locations and Status
Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event in Lebec (PDF)
This one-day only drop-off collection event will be held at the Lebec Transfer Station on Sat., July 28th, 2018, from 9am to Noon.
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Looking for an old story or more news? Visit the Kern County Public Information page. We archive our old news items there. You can also get information to connect with the Countywide Communications Office.
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