State announces Immediate Action Agreement for Relief to Californians experiencing pandemic hardship

Last week, Governor Gavin Newsom and California legislators reached an agreement on an expanded relief package for state residents.

Three State Vaccination Clinics Now Open in Arvin, Rosamond, and Wasco

Three new vaccine State clinics in Arvin, Rosamond, and Wasco are now open on myturn.ca.gov.

Currently, residents who are healthcare workers, 65 years of age or older, education and childcare workers, emergency services workers, and food and agriculture workers are eligible to be vaccinated.

State releases school reopening map, informing community where schools are in reopening process

Californians can now track the status of school reopenings in their local districts and the entire state.

Governor Newsom promises more vaccines for vulnerable populations in Kern

Governor Gavin Newsom announced Monday during a visit to Arvin that 11 new COVID-19 mobile vaccines sites will go live in the Central Valley this week, including one in Arvin.

COVID-19 vaccine distribution falls behind for Latino population in Kern

Despite Latinos making up an overwhelming majority of Kern’s COVID-19 cases and deaths, less than a quarter of the vaccines administered in Kern have been given to Latinos, according to state data.

Local artist transforms community with one mural at a time

Editor’s Note: To celebrate Black History Month, Kern Sol News is highlighting notable Black leaders in Kern County who are working to create positive change in their community.