Bakersfield College to make Ethnic Studies courses a requirement

Ethnic Studies courses will soon be required in general education requirements among community colleges in California.

Youth speak up about why they have become vaccinated against COVID-19

Youth across Kern County have decided to come vaccinated against COVID-19, and some are speaking up about why they decided to receive the vaccine.

Kern County residents weigh in on California’s reopening

Since June 15, California has remained open, with many of the state’s COVID-19 restrictions being lifted.

Arvin City Council approves development of cannabis manufacturing facility

The Arvin City Council unanimously approved last week the development of a cannabis manufacturing facility.

The council approved the development agreement between the City of Arvin, FSBT Holdings, and Jam Realty Holdings, the owner of the property, for the development of a commercial cannabis operation, located on South Derby Street.

99 percent of Kern’s COVID-19 cases in 2021 are amongst unvaccinated residents, health officials say

Kern County Public Health officials confirmed Tuesday that 99.4 percent of Kern’s COVID-19 cases since January are among residents who are unvaccinated.

Gov. Newsom Passes California Comeback Plan, Provides Statewide Relief

Governor Gavin Newsom signed off on his California Comeback Plan on Monday—a $100 billion plan that is being called the “biggest economic recovery package in California’s history.”