Kern County unemployment rose slightly in June, under last year's projection

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The unemployment rate in Kern County has increased slightly over the past month but the rate is still below the estimate predicted a year ago.  The State of California’s Employment Development Department reported that Kern County had an unemployment rate of 8.8% in June 2026 — up 0.5% from May.  The [...]