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Kern County is a county located in the U.S. state of California. As of the 2020 census, the population was 909,235. [4] Its county seat is Bakersfield. [6] Kern County comprises the Bakersfield, California, metropolitan statistical area. The county spans the southern end of …

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Bakersfield is a city in and the county seat of Kern County, California, United States. The city covers about 151 sq mi (390 km 2) [9][10] near the southern end of the San Joaquin Valley, which is located in the Central Valley region.

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Official website of Bakersfield, CA providing information on city services, permits, licenses, and more.

2 days ago · The 2025 State of the County address, to be delivered by new chairwoman of the Kern County Board of Supervisors Leticia Perez, is set for 4 p.m. Thursday in the board chambers, 1115 Truxtun Ave ...

Kern County is a county located in the U.S. state of California. As of the 2020 census, the population was 909,235. Its county seat is Bakersfield.