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Kern County's official directory identifies the Lamont Family Success Center at 7839 Burgundy Avenue and the South Valley Neighborhood Partnership serving Lamont, Arvin and Vineland.
Kern County Library lists Lamont's public library at 8304 Segrue Road with regular Tuesday–Saturday hours. Residents should confirm holiday closures and service availability before visiting.
Community organizers celebrated a sidewalk and drainage project reportedly benefiting 260 homes, improving pedestrian access in unincorporated Lamont.
At its October 27 meeting the Kern County Board approved accepting $250,000 in air district grant funds to plant 54 trees and add irrigation at Lamont Park.
State Senator Melissa Hurtado announced $150,000 for lighting, unsafe restroom areas and pool-related safety work at Bear Mountain Park and other Lamont community facilities.