The Kern County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to appoint James Zervis as the county's next Chief Administrative Officer. Zervis was suggested to replace current CAO Ryan Alsop.
The Kern County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously (5 – 0) during Closed Session on Tuesday, June 20, 2023, to appoint James Zervis as Kern County’s next Chief Administrative Officer,
Wasco Vice Mayor Alex Garcia says the strong leadership and good reputation of Chief Charlie Fivecoat is the reason the newly-approved city police force is coming together so smoothly.
Wasco Police Chief Charlie Fivecoat is building his department from the ground up, deciding everything from what sidearm his officers will carry to what color to paint the cruisers.