Kern, CA has recorded 9 WARN filings affecting 791 workers over the past 24 months. The largest filer is WeDriveU, with 62 workers affected. Of these, 7 involved facility closures and 2 were layoff events. Filing dates range from Jul 27, 2026 through Sep 24, 2026. Kern represents 5% of California workers affected by WARN filings in this period. Unlike the statewide pattern, filings in Kern are predominantly facility closures.

Last 24 Months

Workers Affected
791
Filings
9
Companies Affected
6
Share of California
3%
of 323 state filings
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Monthly Trend

Monthly avg: 32/mo

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About This Data

Data on this site comes from WARN Act filings published by state workforce agencies. Where a state does not publish a usable list, filings come from a third-party compilation and are marked on each row. Filings are updated regularly but may not reflect same-day submissions. Coverage varies by state.

Kern Filings

All Closures Layoffs 202620252024
CompanyTypeWorkersEffectiveRecorded
Randstad Inhouse Services (Dreyer's)
7301 District Boulevard Bakersfield CA 93313
Closure 426
larger than 96% of filings
2026-11-19
Recorded: 2026-09-24
2026-09-24
Key Energy Services - Bakersfield Location
18835 Highway 65 Bakersfield CA 93308
Closure 53 2026-11-22
Recorded: 2026-09-23
2026-09-23
Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream
7301 District Boulevard Bakersfield CA 93313
Closure 221 2026-11-19
Recorded: 2026-09-22
2026-09-22
Astrion
305 E Popson Ave Edwards CA 93524
Layoff 28 2026-09-30
Recorded: 2026-08-28
2026-08-28
WeDriveU 4x in 12 mo
5438 Victor Street Bakersfield CA 93308
Closure 34 2026-10-01
Recorded: 2026-07-31
2026-07-31
WeDriveU 4x in 12 mo
16922 Airport Blvd #25 Mojave CA 93501
Closure 12 2026-10-01
Recorded: 2026-07-31
2026-07-31
WeDriveU 4x in 12 mo
6075 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella CA 93240
Closure 15 2026-10-01
Recorded: 2026-07-31
2026-07-31
WeDriveU 4x in 12 mo
1536 Lebec Service Rd. Lebec CA 92430
Closure 1 2026-10-01
Recorded: 2026-07-31
2026-07-31
Yerba Mate
3023 Unicorn Rd. Bakersfield CA 93308
Layoff 1 2026-09-01
Recorded: 2026-07-27
2026-07-27

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