California State Center Wiki: Kern County, California

Kern County, California

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Pages about Kern county:

Arts and Entertainment

The Arts Council of Kern - Includes a listing of visual, performing and literary artists in the county. Also includes art galleries, discussion forum and photo albums.

The Arts Council of Kern - Information on local gallery shows, photo galleries and councils history.

Kern County Film Commission - Agency provides information on filming locations, local talent and services, permits required. Includes list of Kern County locations used in previous films.

Kern County Museum - Located in Bakersfield, the Kern County Museum is a unique 16 acre facility of 58 historic or exhibit buildings which give visitors a glimpse in the 1865 to 1945 period of local history and culture.

Music by Jeff Woods - Offers disc jockey and karaoke services. Includes FAQ on his work.

West Coast Players - Band profiles and photo gallery.

West Kern Oil Museum - Dedicated to preserving the heritage of the Westside of Kern County.

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Business and Economy

Building Industry Association - A builder trade association that draws its membership from those who work in the residential and commercial construction industry.

Clark Pest Control - Serves Delano, Taft, Bakersfield, Arvin, Shafter and Tehachapi with pest control services.

Kern County Economic Development Corporation - KEDC - Formed with the mission of stimulating a diversified and strong economic climate in Kern County. Accomplished through new business recruitment and assistance with retention and expansion of existing businesses.

Kern Federal Credit Union - Information on loans, credit cards, checking and savings acocunts.

Kern Internet Services - Web hosting and networking services.

Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce - Business guide to Kernville, Lake Isabella and the Kern River Valley.

Kern Schools Federal Credit Union - Serving employees and families of Kern Schools.

KernAuto.com - Online used vehicle shopping for the county.

Mid State Development Corporation - A Certified Development Company and the major manager of the SBA 504 loan-program in Kern County, designed to fund land, building, and long-life machinery.

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Education

Cerro Coso Community College - Public community college in Ridgecrest; additional facilities in Bishop, Mammoth, Lake Isabella and Edwards AFB.

Instructional Services - Mission is to promote academic achievement and the personal well-being of students by providing educational services to each district in Kern County.

KCSOS Technology Services - Provides Internet, networking and web hosting services to County schools.

Kern Business and Student Services - Offers districts in the county access to business software.

Kern Community College District - Covers Bakersfield Community College, Cerro Coso College and Porterville College. Includes district information, staff directory, budget details and list of services.

Kern County Board of Education - Budgetary and specific student issues are governed by this seven-member board.

Kern County Migrant Education - Academic services, support and programs to assist in the education of migrant students in the county districts.

Kern County School Boards Association - News and information about Kern County schools.

Kern County Schools Alertline - Posts weather delays and school closures. Also includes information on transportation during closures and instructions for parents.

Kern County Superintendent of Schools - Operates programs including specialized instruction.

Kern Environmental Education Program - Provides environmental experiences for Kern County's school children.

Kern High School District - Includes information about schools, job opportunities, board of trustees and student programs and resources.

Kern Learn - Offers information on Standardized Testing for parents, teacher and students in the Kern County schools. Includes online demo tests.

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Employment

Kern County Employment Resource Center - Lists current job openings, along with a salary and benefits calculator.

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Government

County of Kern - Official directory of information on government services, officials, and county communities.

Housing Authority of the County of Kern - Improves the quality of life for low-income residents in Kern County by providing safe, affordable housing and assisting residents towards self-sufficiency and home ownership

Kern Council of Governments - An association of city and county governments created to address regional transportation issues.

Kern County - US Census Bureau - Links to detailed population, demographic, economic and housing information based on census data.

Kern County Administrative Office - Develops budget, policy and administrative recommendations for the Board of Supervisors.

Kern County Aging and Adult Services - Provides senior information and referral services. Program areas include: health insurance counseling, in home supportive services, nutrition, and adult protective services.

Kern County Assessor Recorder - Includes searchable property records and marriage, birth and death certificates.

Kern County Board of Supervisors - Includes board member profiles and meeting information.

Kern County Department of Agriculture/Measurement Standards - Promote and protect Kern County's agricultural industry, environment, and the general public; provide consumers, buyers, businesses and sellers a fair marketplace.

Kern County Department of Child Support Services - Promotes responsible and self sufficient families through the establishment, collection, and distribution of child support.

Kern County Engineering and Survey Services Department - Case Maps, Filed Map Indexes, Parcel Maps, Record of Survey Maps, Tract Maps and Zone Maps available for download. Also available are the Development Standards, the Land Division Ordinance and the Kern County Code of Building Regulations.

Kern County Environmental Health Services Department - An agency committed to improving the quality of life in Kern County by safeguarding it through education, cooperation, and fair application of health and safety standards.

Kern County Human Services - Dedicated to building healthy self-sufficient families and individuals.

Kern County Library - Features a searchable catalog, reader advisory and kids pages. Also includes information about services offered, working hours, location, events and administration.

Kern County Planning Department - Posts public notices, budgets statements, permit applications and forms.

Kern County Roads Department - A service department that constructs and maintains the county's system of public roadways.

Kern County Sheriff's Department - Public safety and county law enforcement information and departmental profile. Contact information provided.

Kern County Waste Management Department - Operates the counties landfills and wastewater treatment plants.

Kern County Weights and Measures - Responsible for maintaining exact standards for any unit of measurement used to buy, sell, or trade commodities or services.

MapStats: Kern County - County statistics collected by the Federal Interagency Council on Statistical Policy, including agriculture, census, business, crime, energy and environment, and general profile.

Resource Management Agency - Includes information on animal control, building inspections, code compliance, economic development and environmental health departments.

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Guides and Directories

Kern County OnLine - Contains links to businesses, county websites, and community gateways in Kern County.

Kern Gov - Directory of links for elected officials, employment, public safety agencies, recreation and government.

kerngov.net - Links to government resources in Kern County.

Kernvalley.com - Directory of area links, also domain hosting.

Profile for Kern County - Includes links to government officials, county offices, cities and census information.

Visit Kern County - Visitor information includes overviews of history, entertainment and recreational opportunities and sports. Directories of lodging and dining spots, organized by city.

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Health

Clinica Sierra Vista - Provides quality, comprehensive primary care to medically underserved populations, especially the migrant and seasonal farm workers.

Department of Public Health Services - Community programs and services, health information, department locations and contacts. Includes news updates and alerts.

Kern Child Abuse Prevention Council - A non-profit organization dedicated to the prevention of child abuse and neglect through advocacy and education.

Kern County Aging and Adult Services - Provides in home support services, nutritions programs, insurance counseling and disease prevention for seniors.

Kern County Immunization Coalition - Volunteer groups goal ia to ensure all children and adolescents are immunized to reduce vaccine-preventable diseases.

Kern County Medical Society - A professional association of physicians practicing in Kern County who are dedicated to addressing local health issues of concern to their patients and their profession.

Kern County Mental Health - Provides treatment and support to persons with mental illness, serious emotional disturbance, or addiction.

Kern Hepatitis Association - Includes information about the disease and links to local resources.

National Health Services - A nonprofit corporation which operates seven sites in the western portion of Kern County.

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News and Media

Canyon Connection - Online information service for Lake Isabella, Kern River Valley and Sequoia National Forest. Includes events, weather, maps and entertainment guides.

Kern Oil Field News Online - News and photos of California's oil plays and production.

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Real Estate

Coldwell Banker Best Realty - Locations in Tehachapi, California City and Ridgecrest.

Homes in Kern - Listing of homes for sale or rent throughout Kern County.

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Recreation and Sports

Kern Community Tennis Association - Welcome to the Kern County Tennis Association website.

Kern County Fair - Facility offering year-round fun and entertainment such as trade shows, concerts, meetings, livestock shows and rodeos.

Kern County Rugby Club - Information on standings, schedule, events, driving directions, players and staff.

Kern River Tours - Tours and rafting trips through the Kern river.

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Science and Environment

CERES - Kern County - An index to environmental information for the county. Extensive reference includes road, weather, and flood conditions, demographics, historical resources, maps.

Insight Environmental Consultants - Experienced professionals specializing in many phases of environmental matters.

Kern County Archaeological Society - Organization concerned with prehistoric and historic archaeological investigation. Includes information on events, membership, field trips and meetings.

Kern County, Environmental Health Services Department - Programs and services include waste management, water quality protection, food safety monitoring, land use planning and vector control.

Kern County Farm Bureau - Agriculture news and information for farmers and growers.

Kern County Mineral Society - A non-profit organization that was founded in 1935 and is dedicated to the preservation and exhibition of gems, minerals and fossils.

Kern County Mineral Society - A non-profit organization that was founded in 1935 and is dedicated to the preservation and exhibition of gems, minerals and fossils. Emphasis is placed on the sharing of knowledge and experience.

Kern National Wildlife Refuge - The unofficial site of the Kern National Wildlife Refuge located in the Southern San Joaquin Valley of California. Contains bird and mammal checklists and maps.

Named Summits of Kern County - List of summits with elevations and locations.

Nature Ali - A non-profit organization with the intent of researching and listing all of the biological resources in Kern County.

San Joaquin Geological Society - Organization of geologists working in the petroleum industry. Includes topics of weekly meetings, oil history, and oil museum information.

Tree Foundation of Kern - A grassroots organization committed to establishing sustainable urban forests throughout Kern County.

Valley Wild - Encourages sustainable development promoting ecological principles within a flourishing economy.

Water Association of Kern County - Keeps the public well informed on activities in the field of water problems and on the continuing need for water as the basis of full development.

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Society and Culture

Alliance Against Family Violence - A non-profit organization committed to stopping domestic violence and sexual assault in Kern County.

Camille Gavin - Beaty Books - Author has written books on Kern County history, including Yokuts Indians.

Central California Conference Area 5 - Listing of seventh day adventists churches for the region.

Central Valley Communities for Children AmeriCorps - Designed to encourage child mentoring. Includes program description and contact information.

Community Action Partnership Of Kern - Serving the low-income, elderly, and disadvantaged residents of all ages and ethnic backgrounds.

First Women of Kern County - Works to identify and recognize firsts in the county's history. Includes women of note, submission information, and committee member list.

Kern County Children and Families Commission - Setup to deliver revenues generated from the CA prop 10 tobacco tax to local early development programs for children from zero to five.

Kern County Community Foundation: - Encouraging, supporting and managing local philanthropy.

Kern County Court Appointed Special Advocates - Volunteers provide support services to children involved in court cases.

Kern County Democrats - Club information, calendar, links, photographs.

Kern County Economic Opportunity Corporation - Goal is alleviate poverty in Kern County by developing and implementing programs. Services include breast cancer screening, aids education, food bank and family counseling center.

Kern County Genealogy - From [GenWeb]Create?, extensive data base for genealogy search in the county.

Kern County Network for Children - A partnership of local government, agencies, organizations, business and communities working together and sharing the common goal of improving the health and well being of children and families in Kern County.

Kern County Scottish Society, Inc. - Promotes Scottish heritage and cultural traditions.

Kern County Young Republicans - Information on local, state and national issues to help promote civic and political action.

Kern Junction Railroad Photo Gallery - Photos of Railroading around Bakersfield, including Tehachapi Pass.

Kern Youth Mariachi Foundation - Provides adult role models, exposes students to the traditions of the Hispanic culture, and provides educational and academic scholarship assistance.

The Political Graveyard: Kern County - Political history site provides demographic summary, names and brief biographies of politicians who were born, lived or died in the county, and a list of cemeteries and memorial sites related to those politicians.

Society of Women Engineers - An organization that stimulates women to achieve full potential in careers as engineers. Includes general information, how to join, a member directory, and current projects.

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Transportation

Kern County Transportation Services - Information on the superintendent of schools transportation services.

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Regional: North America: United States: California: Regions: Central Valley

Birthright Midwifery Services - Sacramento County, San Joaquin County, and Northern Stanislaus County. Midwife Kris Garcia provides homebirth, waterbirth, prenatal, intrapartum and postpartum, and well woman and well baby care.

Central California History - Compilations of stories of the people, places, and history of the Central part of the San Joaquin Valley; including Madera, Fresno, Tulare, Kings, and Kern Counties.

Central California Labrador Retriever Rescue - An all volunteer organization to find loving homes for abused, abandoned or unwanted Labrador Retrievers in the Central Valley.

Central California Poetry Journal - Poetry about central California, or written by residents of the area, including brief biographies of the authors.

Central Valley Higher Education Consortium - Helps prepare, enroll, and graduate more students from college. Has information on college admissions and financial aid.

Central Valley State Parks - Thumbnail photos of each state park-recreation area link with links to site specific information.

Central Valley Travel Association - Information about and links to a number of cities. Includes a quiz to test knowledge of the region.

Gottschalk Music - Music store in Modesto, Stockton, Sacramento, and Merced provides information on instruments and concerts.

The Great Valley Center - Support for California's Central Valley as a distinct region and assisting in the process of planning for the 21st century. Provides facts and surveys, links to valley media, academia, planning and government, and agriculture.

Pan Pacific RV - Sells motor homes, trailers, fifth wheels, and toy haulers. Also offers service and parts. Locations in French Camp, Roseville and Sacremento.

Points of Interest Map - Shows major highways, communities, and points of interest. Provided by California Division of Tourism. [PDF]

SJ Fanboy - Entertainment guide for Stockton, Modesto, and Sacramento covers music, food, sports, and quirky events.

Valley Baseball League-Naba - Adult baseball league for players 28 and older in Manteca, Riverbank, Tracy, Lodi, Stockton, and Galt.

Valley Fever Vaccine Project of the Americas - Valley Fever, coccidioidomycosis, is a lung disease that can cause mild flu-like symptoms or it can be fatal. The disease is explained and lists information on the project to develop a vaccine.

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In the United States this century, hurricane episodes have resulted in more than 14,600 deaths and have caused property damage in excess of $94 billion in constant 1990 U.S. dollars (National Research Council, 1994).

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