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Bakersfield, CA
• California's most affordable housing. • 8th fastest growing population in California.
• 91 schools - 25 high schools - Bakersfield City College - Cal State University Bakersfield • 4th largest agricultural producing county in United States. Kern County agricultural products are shipped throughout the nation and the worldwide. • County seat of Kern County, 3rd largest county in California The
city of Bakersfield has a Council-Manager system of government, popular in most
smaller and medium-sized cities in California. The Council appoints a City
Manager, a professional public servant with executive abilities but without
political functions, who sees the smooth functioning of city organization. A
Board of Supervisors governs the County of Kern. Some of the general duties of
the Board are to provide and control the budget for maintenance and operation of
all county offices and departments; to supervise and carry out county functions;
and to supervise conduct of county offices. • Largest oil producing county in U. S. along with many other growing businesses Kern
County is the largest oil-producing county's in the United States and the
temperature; climate and fertile land gibe it a distinct agricultural advantage,
. The agricultural and oil economy now is being enhanced with many regional,
national and international corporate headquarters. • Pro-business government - no local utility of inventory taxes. There are three distinct geographic regions that account for Bakersfield’s economic prosperity: the fertile and oil-rich valley, the mountain ranges and the high-tech aerospace testing in the desert. The
Kern area is also the free world’s largest producer of Borax. This important
mineral is used widely as a cleansing agent, water softener and preservative. The Naval Weapons Center, China Lake and the Air Force Flight Test Center at Edwards Air Force Base are the vanguard of our nation’s defense research. • Recreation in Bakersfield The
Bakersfield area is diverse and has something for everyone.
Because the weather in Bakersfield is conducive to year-round activity,
many residents choose to spend much of their time outdoors.
Whether it be at a baseball game, golfing, swimming, biking on our
beautiful trails, or just relaxing in your own backyard, our city can offer a
variety of spectacular events for your enjoyment. If
you are adventurous, take a thrilling whitewater rafting trip down the Kern
River or soar high above the San Joaquin Valley in a hot air balloon.
If you just want to relax, you might enjoy going back in time at the Kern
County Museum recapturing a little of the historical past.
If golfing is your passion, spend the day on one of Bakersfield’s many
scenic golf courses. Whatever your
pleasure, you’ll want to wind up the day at one of our many fine restaurants. Dining in Bakersfield has become a savory experience. The abundance and variety of cuisine’s offer residents everything from “down home cooking” to gourmet dining. One of the highlights of local dining is the popular Basque food and eating traditions. Nearby several wineries are open to the public, and offer guided tours and wine tasting.
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