High School students return to in-person instruction; however, will remain on Zoom in the classroom

The Kern High School District had its first cohort of students return for in-person instruction Wednesday. 

COMMENTARY: Kern County Educators for Ethnic Studies stands with the Black Lives Matter movement

By Kern Educators for Ethnic Studies

Kern County Educators for Ethnic Studies stands in solidarity with our black students, teachers, and community.

Kern’s COVID-19 death, case rate decrease from summer months

Although COVID-19 deaths continue to rise in Kern County, data shows they have decreased recently, according to the Kern County Public Health COVID-19 Dashboard.

Immigrant rights advocates demand action be taken quickly on policy that forces asylum seekers to remain in Mexico

Last year the American Civil Liberties Union, Center for Gender & Refugee Studies, and Southern Poverty Law Center challenged the policy that forces asylum seekers to remain in Mexico. 

VIDEO: Photojournalist Henry Barrios captures and reflects on racial, political, cultural divide

“Prior to the fights, it was a very peaceful protest,” a Bakersfield Police Department spokesman said of a local Breonna Taylor vigil in late September.

Kern County remains in red tier for COVID-19 state guidelines, health officials say

As of Tuesday, Kern County was in the second tier of the State’s COVID-19 guidelines, according to Kern County Public Health.