The Kern County Board of Supervisors faced strong opposition during Tuesday's meeting as they discussed proposed budget cuts that would eliminate 35 public hea ...

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

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

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 ...

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 has confirmed the first human case of West Nile virus (WNV) in Kern County for the 2025 ...

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 ...

Kern County Public Health Services launched the custom-built application to provide residents with a more efficient way to view reports for more than 1,800 restaurants throughout the county. Residents ...