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- 1Newsom declares Kern County emergency ahead of El Niño storm▼Governor Newsom declares emergency for Kern County ahead of powerful El Niño storm
California Governor Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency for Kern County as a powerful El Niño-driven storm approaches the region. The move frees up state resources and allows agencies to prepare for flooding, road closures and other storm impacts. Local outlets in Bakersfield are urging residents to get ready, and the emergency declaration is drawing wide attention across the state as communities brace for severe weather.
- 2Kern County Fair boosted local economy in 2024, report finds▼Kern County Fair boosts local economy, report finds, topping benchmark in 2024
A new report finds the Kern County Fair gave the local economy a stronger boost in 2024 than in previous years, topping the fair's usual benchmark. The Bakersfield fair's spending, attendance and related business activity all contributed more than expected, according to the findings. Local officials and business owners have highlighted the fair as a meaningful annual driver of revenue for the region.