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Kern County Workers protest fair pay at board meeting
Kern County workers and members of SEIU members rallied together during the Board of Supervisors meeting Tuesday regarding financial negotiations with SEIU (Service Employees International Union) Local 521.
Jumpstart college savings this holiday season with ScholarShare 529
California families can jumpstart their college savings this holiday season with a $50 bonus. ScholarShare 529, the state’s official college savings plan, offers a $50 Target gift card to those who open a new account between December 4 and December 13, 2024.
Leticia Perez wins re-election by 133 votes
Today, the Kern County Elections Office released the final voting results for the Kern County Board of Supervisors District 5 seat with Supervisor Leticia Perez winning her re-election by 133 votes over Kimberly Salas.
Kern Family Health Care brings holiday cheer with free community event
Mark your calendars! Kern Family Health Care invites the community to a heartwarming holiday celebration at its annual “Winter Wellness Wonderland.”
Sol on the Street: Thanksgiving Edition
What will you be thankful for this Thanksgiving Day? For some, the holiday season can be the time to reflect on what they feel gratitude for, especially with their loved ones.
Supervisor Perez has the lead in tight District 5 race
Update* As of November 26, Supervisor Leticia Perez has the lead for the District 5 race for the Kern County Board of Supervisors by 124 votes.
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Community gathers to honor Prince Michael Banner
On Tuesday evening, community members gathered in solemn remembrance of 15-year-old Prince Michael Banner, who tragically lost his life in a recent shooting at the Marketplace shopping center in Bakersfield.
Beyond South Kern
Attorney General updates policies to protect immigrant communities
Amid increased threats to California’s immigrant communities, Attorney General Rob Bonta released updated model policies and recommendations to guide public institutions in complying with California law, which limits state and local participation in immigration enforcement activities.