Kern County approves cuts to public health services that could eliminate 35 positions as officials face a $12 million budget shortfall.

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 ...

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.

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

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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 ...

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Stations are set up at the Kern County Public Health vaccine clinic located in one of the pavilions at the Kern County Fairgrounds. The clinic plans to administer about 1,000 vaccines at this site.