Fiona Ma’s 58 Counties. 1 California. series turned to Kern County, highlighting the region’s deep agricultural roots, proud ranching heritage and evolving energy economy.
Fiona reflected on visits to family-owned Rankin Ranch in Caliente and on meeting small businesses and nonprofit leaders in Bakersfield. The county’s mix of longtime ranching families, traditional energy industries and emerging clean-energy and transition companies reflects the economic diversity of the Central Valley.
