Kern County Weighs Bold State Split Proposal | Bakersfield News

Kern County supervisors are diving into a bold, controversial proposal: splitting California into two states — coastal and inland. They’re weighing sending a letter to the governor to gauge public opinion before moving forward, highlighting stark financial disparities — coastal/southern counties rake in $50 billion in taxes, while 104 inland counties would collect just $13 billion. Beyond this massive reimagining, they’re tackling immigration enforcement coordination with federal officers, cracking down on illegal street vendors with new penalties, and bringing in local fiscal officers to handle eviction notice foreclosure cases. It’s a packed agenda with high-stakes decisions looming. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/5bda0faff7e141ec