Kern County Dash Board

Stay up to date with current COVID-19 cases, recoveries and data.

Latino COVID-19 Task Force

Learn more about California’s first dedicated COVID-19 task force.

City of Bakersfield

Keep up to date with the programs and assistance available in Bakersfield, CA.

City Manager’s Message About COVID-19 and Social Distancing.

Support Local Restaurants

Local restaurants are the backbone of Kern County’s economy. Please continue to order food for delivery and take out or enjoy outside dining options.

Together we can keep Kern County’s business community thriving. Click the link to find a list of Restaurants available for take-out and delivery.

The Latino COVID-19 Taskforce Launches New Small Business Impact Survey

We want to know how your business has been impacted over the last 10-11 months due to the world wide pandemic. Click the button to learn more and answer the survey in either English or Spanish.

The ReStart Bakersfield Grant Program is LIVE! Get access to $70,000 in Funding for your small business! Learn eligibility requirements, prepare business documents, and apply now through March 3, 2021!

COVID-19 Vaccination

Click the link to find information about the COVID-19 vaccination administration and patient education for each specific vaccine.

KEEP OUR CITY OPEN

Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act 

  

You’re Not Alone. We Are Here to Help!

The City of Bakersfield is pleased to announce a new Business Assistance Grant program with the goal of helping local small businesses and sole proprietors impacted by the COVD-19 pandemic and related State-implemented closures. This new program makes $3 million in City Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act funds immediately available to local businesses in need. 

Wearing a Mask

How to Select, Wear, and Clean Your Mask. CDC recommends that people wear masks in public settings, like on public and mass transportation, at events and gatherings, and anywhere they will be around other people. CLICK TO LEARN MORE

Symptoms of COVID-19

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:

  • Anyone can have mild to severe symptoms.
  • Older adults and people who have severe underlying medical conditions seem to be at higher risk. CLICK HERE TO LERN MORE

When to Quarantine

Quarantine is used to keep someone who might have been exposed to COVID-19 away from others. Quarantine helps prevent spread of disease that can occur before a person knows they are sick or if they are infected with the virus without feeling symptoms.
CLICK TO LEARN MORE

Stress Help Guide

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic may be stressful for people. Fear and anxiety about a new disease and what could happen can be overwhelming and cause strong emotions in adults and children. 

CLICK TO LEARN MORE

IRS Tax Credits

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:

  • Learn more about New COVID-19 Employer Tax Credits 
  • Learn more about Leave Tax Credits

    CLICK HERE TO LERN MORE

Flu Shots

December 6-12 marks National Influenza Vaccination Week (NIVW), an annual observance to remind everyone that there’s still time to get your flu vaccine if you haven’t already. Flu activity is still low, but it may increase as we head into the winter.
CLICK TO LEARN MORE

LEGISLATIVE UPDATE

Meet & Exceed
Empoyment Law Legal Update

Rent & Mortgage Assistance