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Presentation: Pratt described his organization’s plan to launch a veterans career bridge in January that would connect transitioning service members to employers through paid internships and professional development. He said established models exist with an 85% success rate but that local employers were not yet using them.

Why it matters: Pratt said the program would help retain veterans’ leadership and skills, create predictable workforce pathways, and support economic growth. He said Talent Base is working with local partners including the workforce development board, veteran services and Kern Community College District (KCCD) and invited county officials to join the coalition.

Board response: Supervisors thanked Pratt and expressed interest. No formal board action, appropriation or referral was taken; Pratt said the first cohort is planned for January and requested meetings with county staff to coordinate support.

Ending: Pratt asked the board and community leaders to participate in planning and employer outreach; the county did not commit funding during the morning session.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Kern County Board of Supervisors 9:00 a.m. meeting for Tuesday, September 9, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","A retired Army ranger and founder of Talent Base urged supervisors to support a veterans career bridge program aimed at retaining and placing veterans in Kern County; no board action was taken during public presentations.","taxTitle","Kern County, California","taxId",2913,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6472844,"Kern County proclaims Hunger Action Month; CAPK highlights 22.5 million pounds distributed in 2024",264,2605000,2869000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5774423-62c1ebfff5c3be01695bfb986cec918f&start=2605&end=2869","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5774423-62c1ebfff5c3be01695bfb986cec918f/thumbnail_2605000.jpg","/articles/6472844/Kern-County/California/Kern-County-proclaims-Hunger-Action-Month-CAPK-highlights-225-million-pounds-distributed-in-2024","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6472844-ee22847a8346406a96ad496003af33dc/orig.mp4?Expires=1771103322&Signature=SDDlR~81gI3ep7WwrQKcLWxwqz8cScWChSYw6TI~SYUhPV7KTR~m1MOygi6zxMeeclgwKI-12SClGnjKu6EwgBb1ex65zSoaOtNAvkBVL-0LkaTFNAwaQLhK~SkdBP3xRVtmigl9zakSZ6UGzQvYgAiSwtkgnZe~UbtomIBz15OVTThHmnfQoqYPNGLc5jdzS-1EYHwcPS~5AbrP3JiL786njb116opgDAX2Ohy7PTZL8F4dFW3n8njrNtvWSj7gotMIG3rhWJ2jldwaWN5gBW-VMd6pGMPdr701FzzL-0lhEqLtWQpTpgoNkCkZCgnOCoku8F-ve8Xw6kyv0rRzNQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Kern County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday proclaimed September 2025 as Hunger Action Month and heard presentations from the Community Action Partnership of Kern (CAPK) and the Kern County Food Policy Council.

What was proclaimed: Supervisor David Parlier presented the proclamation recognizing local food‑security efforts and invited CAPK leadership to speak. The board voted to adopt the proclamation by voice vote.

CAPK statistics and activities: Jeremy Tobias, CEO of CAPK, told the board that in 2024 CAPK distributed more than 22,500,000 pounds of food across Kern County and engages with people experiencing food insecurity more than 200,000 times each month. CAPK staff described a slate of September activities including a KGET Feed Kern Now drive at Compassion Corner, a community box‑building day at the Kern County Fair on Sept. 23, and a food‑distribution presence at the Kern County Fair.

Why it matters: CAPK and partner agencies said food insecurity affects one in five Kern County residents and that distribution requires coordination with more than 150 partner agencies. CAPK officials called for volunteer involvement and emphasized partnerships with local nonprofits, faith groups, and schools.

Board comments and partners: Supervisor Parlier and other supervisors thanked CAPK staff and the Food Policy Council for reinvigorating food‑policy work. CAPK’s staff and board members, including Maritza Jimenez and food‑bank administrator Kelly Lowry, were present and outlined local volunteer opportunities and holiday distributions.

Ending: The board adopted the proclamation; CAPK encouraged residents to attend Hunger Action Month events and referenced capkfoundation.org/ham for details.","The board proclaimed September 2025 as Hunger Action Month; Community Action Partnership of Kern (CAPK) described distribution of more than 22.5 million pounds of food in 2024 and outlined volunteer and event opportunities for September.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6472848,"Kern County proclaims September as Suicide Prevention and Recovery months; behavioral health officials outline services",1962,1756000,3718000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5774423-62c1ebfff5c3be01695bfb986cec918f&start=1756&end=3718","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5774423-62c1ebfff5c3be01695bfb986cec918f/thumbnail_1756000.jpg","/articles/6472848/Kern-County/California/Kern-County-proclaims-September-as-Suicide-Prevention-and-Recovery-months-behavioral-health-officials-outline-services","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6472848-261e2cd1d028cf265339c0ae5f822265/orig.mp4?Expires=1771103322&Signature=HqQjf26Kjc6tPmn8uO3-z4UsBMxEQL4y5GL6nzcp2fAUsmrbyYaxeM20GVzx8mkHwLK~VQPKNlZPEUxzj7tevece25myywEx05jgQaLJUjT6t95XkPHLpiwbKBddtuueuUuP78f9VahVwtNBdvCaRDsHhvLPklN4GXSwB3-vHS~Zb4JuHjivewWhYqAYzLYH0DF9-z28Sf-3g7GSZXQHt-ANz8ORtQxqnZaFFMb1i6Br3txQQvdgLsdOhaAPuXDyFBc2wvVHhPWhu8gMCTgo3JaC9iogaBF35RwJUkjtQBk67Q-zSl-rT0SSqM60kLzSiS5sdpuuwF8O6jKkq~ieYQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Kern County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday proclaimed September 2025 as both National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month and Recovery Month and received a briefing from Kern Behavioral Health and Recovery Services (BHRS) on local programs and events.

What happened: Supervisors voted to approve the proclamations, which were presented during the morning session. Supervisor Philippe Couch introduced the items and thanked BHRS staff for their work; the board recorded a unanimous vote to adopt the proclamations.

Local behavioral‑health context: Tanya Maddox, BHRS crisis services administrator, said suicide “impacts every community” and that this year’s theme for both observances is “rooted in resilience.” Allison (last name not specified in the public record) and other BHRS representatives described county programs and public events scheduled for September.

Services and statistics provided: Anna Olvera, the county’s substance use disorder administrator, said BHRS oversees a network of 29 treatment clinics across Kern County. She told the board the network saw a 23% increase in admissions over the last year and that 6,741 individuals received SUD care in the most recent fiscal year. Olvera noted expanded access to medications for alcohol use disorder and opioid use disorder in primary care and other settings, and described evidence‑based practices such as contingency management and certified peer services.

Planned events: BHRS mentioned a series of public events including Kicking It with Kern (a free CSUB men’s soccer game on Sept. 17), Move Like Mad (Riverwalk Park, Sept. 13), and a Recovery Resource Fair at Mill Creek Park (Sept. 27). The County Administrative Building was lit in purple and teal during September to recognize both observances.

Why it matters: Supervisors said the proclamations highlight prevention, treatment and community supports; BHRS emphasized that treatment options and community‑based supports have expanded while stressing the need for reduced stigma and broader access to care.

Ending: The board adopted the proclamations; BHRS encouraged community participation in the scheduled events and distributed a calendar of activities and resources.","The board issued proclamations for National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month and Recovery Month; Kern Behavioral Health and Recovery Services described local programs, a 23% increase in SUD treatment admissions and upcoming events.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6472853,"Kern supervisors ask staff to return with proposal to oppose Gov. Newsom’s Prop 50",1021,4617000,5638000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5774423-62c1ebfff5c3be01695bfb986cec918f&start=4617&end=5638","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5774423-62c1ebfff5c3be01695bfb986cec918f/thumbnail_4617000.jpg","/articles/6472853/Kern-County/California/Kern-supervisors-ask-staff-to-return-with-proposal-to-oppose-Gov-Newsoms-Prop-50","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6472853-d29f0adfe4e7a5a1d60443a8b575fe7e/orig.mp4?Expires=1771103322&Signature=MQup-AfmxbXJ0HoayqOuuBeC1p8NFNyy8gXMW~CuC56pL~ZQTC0YIipLirS2-KN73EZA7ogLKcRBg4l2RpfwryfODpjixs1igXFgfIE70GcWTNZwS~L~vafXU4Blx5Hc7lGSiipE5onwL~cUdo6O6SYpRK49kGz9zhk0tJqFi0MTsktMBSGpdDmp2KS-TA1ID7vKqmOtv6gqupwsZgWH4qKO9S2qJqvm3SqCZBWhaAVk5F1tm3DjiRhEkX~64PGxcy3CnVlQxKFZFo-OKf1BObGx08lDh-mnT1wT1PLz2bjl8tJRQ-jif6blo3F~kKkkpoN1CVIL5k5VqugC-F2haQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Kern County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday directed county staff to return at a later meeting with an item to consider formally opposing Proposition 50, Gov. Gavin Newsom’s proposed redistricting initiative.

Supervisor Buddy Peters made the referral after members of the public raised legal and policy concerns about Proposition 50, including allegations the measure would circumvent the California Citizens Redistricting Commission and impose significant costs. Peters said the ballot measure “would directly circumvent the will of the voters” and asked staff to prepare a draft resolution for board consideration.

Why it matters: Several public speakers during the meeting’s public‑comment period urged the board to oppose the proposition, arguing the measure was an unlawful power play and that it would be costly and politically partisan. Speakers referenced state election law and the independent redistricting commission established by voters in prior propositions.

What the board did: The board voted unanimously to ask county counsel and staff to bring back the matter for a future vote. The motion was made by Supervisor Peters and seconded; the board recorded an unanimous vote to refer the item for future consideration.

Public comment: Multiple members of the public spoke on Prop 50 during the meeting’s public presentations. Dennis McLean told the board the special election for Prop 50 would be “completely illegal” under California Election Code §9040 as he described it; another speaker, identified as Jess Sanders, urged the board to follow Lodi’s lead and adopt an opposing resolution. The board did not take a final position on Prop 50 on Tuesday — it only authorized returning the item for a future vote.

Next steps: County staff will prepare an item for a future meeting with staff analysis and a proposed resolution or recommendation. No final county position was adopted on Sept. 9.","After public comment and remarks from supervisors alleging Prop 50 would circumvent the voters’ redistricting commission, the board voted to bring back a resolution for consideration opposing Proposition 50.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6472857,"Kern County approves $96,000 sole‑source contract for automated license‑plate cameras",20,6159000,6179000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5774423-62c1ebfff5c3be01695bfb986cec918f&start=6159&end=6179","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5774423-62c1ebfff5c3be01695bfb986cec918f/thumbnail_6159000.jpg","/articles/6472857/Kern-County/California/Kern-County-approves-96000-solesource-contract-for-automated-licenseplate-cameras","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6472857-02ea8bd83555a2fe41bcb17f537f016d/orig.mp4?Expires=1771103322&Signature=Jv7GwN98NF4U6b0rNSQ53vp9K1fCt-AtG-sYEFDpvscZslztn4iQ8TC1vwhwxFaafWmqbrvGDON7ylwh82OIwwtbvkshBgPBjnWY59wONe9O04Jw3F-wRixqd4agThgWUHKJlqio4~5PJua2sNIjpAa-Vm9l60O4RiaEnH1qf8om4FU7lqPht8t8db6ZviAMWswMMaapksZsrJr1noPL6WcT~OJvQwf6~ONIeVr2HDnF0~PcNme6j8sXSxA73K8bJn5yb1TkHieIO2fTuyhQY6mzUGiQaTkqgUVtlcvGzQjLsXm~6t98m9GwjD8SnWvS0vR49p6oI17GqC-cfZOTow__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Kern County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously Tuesday to approve a sole‑source agreement with Flock Group Inc. for an automated license plate reader (ALPR) camera system in an amount not to exceed $96,000.

The contract, listed on the agenda as Item 50, was pulled from the consent calendar for discussion by Supervisor David Parlier, who said the cameras will “help, be a force multiplier to, stop criminals, in a host of activities.” Parlier described the system as addressing public‑safety needs across roughly 1,500 square miles of his district.

Why it matters: Supervisors and county staff said the cameras will assist law enforcement in areas with limited patrol coverage by helping officers locate stolen vehicles, suspect vehicles and follow up on outstanding warrants. Parlier acknowledged the proposal as a safety investment for rural and unincorporated communities that lack dense policing resources.

What the board approved: The agreement was described by staff as a sole‑source procurement; the board voted to authorize the County Administrative Office to finalize the contract with Flock Group Inc. at a cost not to exceed $96,000. The motion was made by Supervisor Parlier and seconded; the board recorded an unanimous vote (five ayes: Peters, Parlier, Flores, Couch and Perez).

Board comments and context: Parlier thanked Sheriff Donny Youngblood and members of the sheriff’s staff for work in the district and said the cameras would serve as a “force multiplier.” Supervisor Jeff Flores and other board members framed the action as one tool among several in public‑safety efforts the county has been expanding.

Implementation: The contract was described as containing “nonstandard terms and conditions,” and staff will handle execution and deployment details. No deployment schedule, exact camera locations, or data‑retention policies were specified during the morning discussion.

Next steps: County staff will finalize the agreement and proceed with implementation. The board did not provide technical specifications, privacy safeguards, or a timeline in the public discussion; those details were not specified in the record.

Ending: The county’s action authorizes procurement and initial deployment under the contract; questions about camera siting, data access and retention, and community notice remain open and were not resolved at Tuesday’s meeting.","The Board of Supervisors approved a sole‑source agreement with Flock Group Inc. to install an automated license plate reader camera system in unincorporated areas of eastern Kern County; supervisors framed the system as a tool to aid law enforcement.","actionData","errors"]

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