Beginning January 1, 2026, fire services in California City will be handled by the Kern County Fire Department (KCFD).
Another councilman from California City has stepped down, becoming the third to resign in as many months.
Two members of the California City Council resigned this month, leaving the five-member dais with just three representatives.
Livingston Interim City Manager Christopher Lopez has signed a three-year contract with California City to serve as its chief administrator.
Another California City official has abruptly resigned, continuing a steady trend of departures and dysfunction in the Kern County city.
California City is in trouble. In the span of one month, the city has fired its fire chief, city clerk, and chief of police — with more cuts likely to come.
A week ago, City News reported that California City had selected a
California City has filled a vacancy on its city council. LaShelle Cooper has been appointed to the dais in place of former council member Karen Macedonio, who resigned in January.
