Dec 28, 2023
It’s that time of year again to break out a brand-new calendar and a New Year. You can find all kinds of family-friendly events to do around town by turning to the “Happenings” section on page 24, or visiting our website’s calendar. If you are an organizer and want to market your event, please visit www.kerncountyfamily.com to add it to our digital calendar. Some fun activities are even printed in the magazine for all of Kern County to see.
Kern County Department of Human Services Lamont Offices Moves to New Location
The Kern County Department of Human Services Lamont office moves to its new location at 10215 Stobaugh Street, Lamont, made official with a recent ribbon-cutting ceremony. The Department of Human Services’ core purpose is “to care for and enrich the lives of children, families, and individuals in our community. The previous office located at 8300 Segrue is permanently closed.
For more information about its services, please visit www.kchds.org. Its office staff can assist individuals with health care options, as well as resource information about benefits available through www.benefitscal.com.
Kern High School District Police Department Welcomes New K9 Officer
The Kern High School District (KHSD) Police Department is excited to announce its newest four-legged recruit, Enzo, a two-year-old Labrador specially trained in firearm detection. Enzo and his handler, Officer Earnest were recently introduced by the KHSD Chief of Police at a special commissioning ceremony where he highlighted the valuable contributions Enzo will make
to the safety of KHSD.
For more information, please visit www.kernhigh.org.
Tejon Indian Tribe Breaks Ground on Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Kern County
The Tejon Indian Tribe, in partnership with Hard Rock International, breaks ground on Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Kern County. Located less than 15 miles south of Bakersfield, the project will be the first resort hotel and casino in Kern County and will be built in two phases. Hard Rock Tejon will bring numerous benefits to the region including increased tourism and the creation of approximately 5,000 jobs.
The first phase will consist of approximately a 150,000 square-foot casino featuring 3,000 slot machines, 48 table games, and multiple food and beverage venues including the renowned Hard Rock Café. This phase is scheduled to open in 22 months. Phase II will include a 400-room hotel, 2,800 seat Hard Rock Live event center, additional casino space, restaurants, pool, fitness facility and spa.
For more information, visit casino.hardrock.com/tejon.
Chipman Junior High Unveils New Futsal Court
The Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC), the LAFC Foundation, and Chevron recently celebrated the official unveiling of the new futsal court at Chipman Junior High School at 2905 Eissler Street, Bakersfield. This court will mark the third futsal court Chevron has completed in partnership with LAFC and the LAFC Foundation in Kern County, and the sixth in total. In addition to the court, Chevron presented the school updated soccer equipment and supplies to enhance students’ playing experience on the newly refurbished floor. The new futsal court enhances school options for physical fitness, free play programming during regular school hours, and provides more after-school opportunities.
“We are proud of the positive impact LAFC, the LAFC Foundation, and our great partners at Chevron have accomplished together in the community,” says LAFC Co-President & CBO Larry Freedman. “The futsal courts are more than just a place to play. They provide young athletes and the greater community access to a safe space to come together and create connections through the world’s game. We look forward to continuing to work with Chevron to deliver more of these transformational spaces to communities throughout Southern California.”
For more information, please visit www.lafc.com.
Kern County Department of Human Services Lamont Offices Moves to New Location
The Kern County Department of Human Services Lamont office moves to its new location at 10215 Stobaugh Street, Lamont, made official with a recent ribbon-cutting ceremony. The Department of Human Services’ core purpose is “to care for and enrich the lives of children, families, and individuals in our community. The previous office located at 8300 Segrue is permanently closed.
For more information about its services, please visit www.kchds.org. Its office staff can assist individuals with health care options, as well as resource information about benefits available through www.benefitscal.com.
Kern High School District Police Department Welcomes New K9 Officer
The Kern High School District (KHSD) Police Department is excited to announce its newest four-legged recruit, Enzo, a two-year-old Labrador specially trained in firearm detection. Enzo and his handler, Officer Earnest were recently introduced by the KHSD Chief of Police at a special commissioning ceremony where he highlighted the valuable contributions Enzo will make
to the safety of KHSD.
For more information, please visit www.kernhigh.org.
Tejon Indian Tribe Breaks Ground on Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Kern County
The Tejon Indian Tribe, in partnership with Hard Rock International, breaks ground on Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Kern County. Located less than 15 miles south of Bakersfield, the project will be the first resort hotel and casino in Kern County and will be built in two phases. Hard Rock Tejon will bring numerous benefits to the region including increased tourism and the creation of approximately 5,000 jobs.
The first phase will consist of approximately a 150,000 square-foot casino featuring 3,000 slot machines, 48 table games, and multiple food and beverage venues including the renowned Hard Rock Café. This phase is scheduled to open in 22 months. Phase II will include a 400-room hotel, 2,800 seat Hard Rock Live event center, additional casino space, restaurants, pool, fitness facility and spa.
For more information, visit casino.hardrock.com/tejon.
Chipman Junior High Unveils New Futsal Court
The Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC), the LAFC Foundation, and Chevron recently celebrated the official unveiling of the new futsal court at Chipman Junior High School at 2905 Eissler Street, Bakersfield. This court will mark the third futsal court Chevron has completed in partnership with LAFC and the LAFC Foundation in Kern County, and the sixth in total. In addition to the court, Chevron presented the school updated soccer equipment and supplies to enhance students’ playing experience on the newly refurbished floor. The new futsal court enhances school options for physical fitness, free play programming during regular school hours, and provides more after-school opportunities.
“We are proud of the positive impact LAFC, the LAFC Foundation, and our great partners at Chevron have accomplished together in the community,” says LAFC Co-President & CBO Larry Freedman. “The futsal courts are more than just a place to play. They provide young athletes and the greater community access to a safe space to come together and create connections through the world’s game. We look forward to continuing to work with Chevron to deliver more of these transformational spaces to communities throughout Southern California.”
For more information, please visit www.lafc.com.
