Kern County supervisors approve $4.4B budget amid federal cuts, slowing growth

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) -- The Kern County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the fiscal year 2026-2027 budget following a public hearing Tuesday, with county officials highlighting financial struggles projected in the coming years. County officials said the overall budget is balanced but the general fund is not. This means the county’s ongoing spending is continuing [...]