This year's State of the County highlights 2023 Board Chairman and Third District Supervisor, Jeff Flores, along with the outstanding achievements of Kern County. Our region feeds, fuels, and defends the world, leaving a lasting impact on people everywhere.

“This Is Kern County” was designed to showcase our community, industry, and geography. This video was produced by Kern County in partnership with local production company, The Beacon Studios, and was 100-percent locally made.

Summer is officially here! We’re kicking off the top 10 things to do in Kern County — up first, exploring the Kern River.

“I want to tell you about the real California. A place where people find something better, a place with boundless opportunity but grounded in the promise of the American dream.”

Cycling in Kern County takes a look at the Kern River Parkway Trail and gives us some of the benefits of choosing two wheels over four.

Kern County is so proud to work in partnership with the community to bring this unique job training experience to our residents. Through installing Kern County’s first glass recycling machine, an opportunity has been created to pour compassion, lifelong skills, and support into Kern County residents who need it most. Watch here to listen to the stories of the very first Recycling Lives cohort.

M Street Navigation Center is a 24-hour facility that offers shelter beds, meals, mental health services, medical care, case management and housing services, through local providers, to unsheltered individuals who face significant barriers to supportive housing care.