The Kern County Board of Supervisors faced strong opposition during Tuesday's meeting as they discussed proposed budget cuts ...

Kern County is planning to reduce available public health services and conduct layoffs due to significant state and federal ...

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Kern County officials and the public discussed the recommended budget for fiscal year 2025-2026 on Monday and Tuesday, with a ...

Kern County's proposed $4 billion budget includes cutting 35 public health positions and reducing health funding by 25%, concerning residents who spoke at Monday's public meeting.

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County officials stressed that while programs are being scaled back amid budget cuts, essential services will remain even if how they’re provided changes. Several county departments are looking at ...

Faced with increased costs and loss of funding from the state and federal governments, Kern County Public Health is looking ...

SEIU 521 put out a statement expressing concerns and frustration over Kern County’s latest response to federal and state ...

According to data provided by Kern County Public Health, these proposed service reductions are expected to save the county $3 ...

The Kern County Public Health Services Department has set the stage for its first COVID-19 mass vaccination clinic, but the rate of vaccines will start at a trickle. That’s partially ...

The Kern County Public Health Services Department announced Thursday that local providers can now administer the Pfizer vaccine to those who are 12 to 15 years old. It is yet another segment of ...