Delano high school board approves to hold in-person graduations; students express excitement

The Delano Joint Union High School District Board of Trustees approved at a special board meeting Tuesday to hold in-person graduation ceremonies this summer for the class of 2020.

Majority of Kern’s COVID-19 deaths continue to come from nursing facilities

The Kern County Public Health Department confirmed Thursday morning one new COVID-19 related death, bringing the total to 37 deaths in Kern County.

Kern County accepting applications for Small Business Forgivable Loan Program

Just a few days after Kern County opened the applications for the Small Business Forgivable Loan Program on Tuesday, some businesses have already begun to receive funding, Ryan Alsop, Kern County’s Chief Administrative Officer, said at a press conference Thursday.

Women work longer, sleep less due to COVID-19

By SUNITA SOHRABJI/EMS Contributing Editor

SAN FRANCISCO — Women around the world are facing a shadow crisis amid the COVID 19 pandemic, as their workloads for both paid and unpaid labor increase dramatically.

Local health officials confirm 36 COVID-19 related deaths

The Kern County Public Health Department confirmed Wednesday seven more COVID-19 related deaths than it reported Tuesday, bringing the total to 36 deaths in Kern.

COMMENTARY: First ever online AP exams present challenges for students, but students are grateful for the chance to earn college credit

There’s no doubt the COVID-19 pandemic has affected education in more ways than one. Schools all across the country were closed, and teaching transitioned to online.