News and Announcements

Welcome to the KCERA news and announcements section, where we share what’s happening at KCERA and update our members on anything affecting their retirement benefits.

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2025 COLA APPROVED

KCERA’s actuary, Segal, recommended a 2% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for all current retirees and beneficiaries as of April 1, 2025. The maximum…

80th Anniversary

KCERA is celebrating a remarkable milestone—our 80th Anniversary. Founded in 1945, we have been dedicated to expertly administering retirement…

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Ask Jan

We are excited to announce the launch of our new AI Chatbot Ask Jan named after former KCERA employee Jan Sublett. Jan Sublett was hired by KCERA in…

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Announcing the 2024 COLA

KCERA Special Election Results - Board of Retirement

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KCERA Photo Contest Winners

Thank you to everyone who participated in the KCERA Photo Contest. We have some amazing photogaphers in Kern County! We really enjoyed the photos that…

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KCERA New Signage Installed

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PBI Data Breach

KCERA staff was recently made aware of a data breach affecting the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS).

SRBR Restructure – What You Need to Know

Supplemental Retiree Benefit Reserve (SRBR) Program

Announcing the 2023 COLA

2.5% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for all current retirees and beneficiaries as of April 1, 2023...

KCERA participates in the first Kern County Career Expo!

KCERA had the pleasure of participating in Kern County's first Career Expo on September 17th! It was a great event highlighting opportunities for…

KCERA Receives Award

Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) has awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial…

Condolences for KCERA Member

KCERA extends our deepest condolences to the family of Captain Brian Falk and the Kern County public safety community. All KCERA members serve our…

Announcing the 2022 COLA

January 25, 2022

BOR - Election Update

November 2, 2021

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