Kern County
Recent News About Kern County
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Kern County saw 12.1% increase in transfer dependency percentage since 1970 as of 2022
In 2022, government transfers made up 22.6% of income in Kern County, a 12.1% surge from 10.5% in 1970, according to information from the Economic Innovation Group.
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Kern County ranks 52nd highest in California for per capita government transfer income at $10,122 in 2022
In 2022, residents of Kern County received an average of $10,122 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it seventh lowest in California.
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Kern County ranks 28th in California for government transfer dependency at 22.6% in 2022
In 2022, government transfers made up 22.6% of income in Kern County—ranking it 28th least dependent among California counties.
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Men outnumbered women in Kern County in 2021
Of the 905,644 people living in Kern County, California in 2021, 48.6% (439,805) were women and 51.4% (465,839) were men, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by Kern County Times.
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Handwritten Letter to Our County Administrative Office
Last week, a student from Foothill Oaks Elementary School in Sacramento mailed a handwritten letter to our County Administrative Office
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Happy Halloween, Kern County!
We’re so thankful for all of our departments working hard to keep our families safe this holiday!
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Important Information Amid the Fentanyl Crisis
On this week's Around Kern County, we share important information amid the fentanyl crisis and where residents can go to access resources.
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To Ensure Our Public Safety Onboarding Procedures
We want YOU to join our team! Last week, our Kern County Fire Department, Kern County Sheriff's Office, and Human Resources met to streamline their hiring processes for new employees!
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Handed Out Candy at the Golden Hills Trunk or Treat
Over the weekend Tehachapi substation deputies Perry, Catalde, and Rabe handed out candy at the Golden Hills Trunk or Treat
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Mojave Starbucks Hosted a Pumpkin Painting
Friday night the Mojave Starbucks hosted a pumpkin painting
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Deputies Had a Blast in Lamont
Last week for #RedRibbonWeek our crime prevention unit, SWAT team, and area deputies had a blast
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Vital Information About Fentanyl Exposure
Crime Prevention month is coming to an end and we wanted to make sure and share some vital information about fentanyl exposure, overdose and treatment.
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Stolen Kubota Side by Side
On October 27, 2022, Detectives from the Kern County Sheriff’s Office Rural Crimes Investigation Unit located a stolen Kubota side by side in the 5700 block of Ino Madera Street in Lamont.
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Support for Domestic Violence Awareness
Commander Tim Posey, Senior Deputy Shotwell, Deputy Parsons, and other members of the community attended to show
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Burglary Alarms at Three Different Businesses
On October 25, 2022, at approximately 01:25 a.m. Kern County Sheriff’s Office East Area deputies were dispatched to burglary alarms at three different businesses
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Promotion Ceremony
Sheriff Donny Youngblood is pleased to announce a Promotion Ceremony
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Against a No-Nonsense Police Officer
Uh oh… one of our firefighters was up against a no-nonsense police officer last night!
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Helped Deliver Three Babies Over the Phone
Not all heroes wear capes. Some of them wear headsets! Check this out
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Class of Community Service Technicians
The first ever class of Community Service Technicians!
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Great Costumes and Smiling Faces
Wow! Thank you Kern County for showing up and hanging out with us!