Bakersfield highlight
Major oil production
Kern County is one of California's leading oil production regions, with operations dating back over a century.
Kern County, where Bakersfield is located, has been a center of oil extraction and refining for more than a hundred years. The county's petroleum resources attracted companies and workers throughout the 20th century, shaping the region's economy, workforce and growth patterns. Today, oil and natural gas production remain significant industries for the county and the broader San Joaquin Valley, with wells, pipelines and processing facilities distributed across the agricultural landscape.
The industry employs thousands of workers directly and indirectly, from extraction and drilling to refining and logistics. Families in Bakersfield often have multiple generations working in energy-related fields. The work can be dangerous, involves long hours and physical demands, and carries real risks to workers and their households. Seasonal layoffs and workforce shifts are part of the industry's cycle.
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