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Housing for the Harvest now allows for agriculture workers to isolate at home
The Housing for the Harvest program is back in Kern and has been expanded to include financial assistance for agricultural and food processing workers who have been exposed to COVID-19 and need to self-isolate at home.
CDC ranks California 44th in vaccinating residents
Last month, a CDC report measured the county’s vaccine rollouts with regards to “social vulnerability.” It examined COVID-19 doses distributed from December 14, 2020 through March 1 and ranked California 44th in vaccinating residents in the most vulnerable communities.
Kern County moves into the Orange Tier, effective Wednesday
Kern County has met State metrics to move into the Orange Tier, a less restrictive tier, of the State’s blueprint for a safer economy, effective Wednesday, Kern Public Health Officials announced Tuesday.
School districts across the Central Valley recognize Dolores Huerta Day
The Bakersfield City School District is one of many school districts in the state to adopt a resolution to formally honor the life of Dolores Huerta.
Kern’s drive thru COVID-19 vaccine operation to open this week
Kern County officials announced the drive thru vaccination clinic at the Kern County Fairgrounds is set to open Wednesday.
Local youth spearhead renovation project for Sunset Middle School
Transitional Youth Mobilizing for Change (TYM4Change) invites the public to join in the journey of renovating the playground at Sunset Middle School in Weedpatch.
Community Blog
Local organization celebrates Autism ‘Acceptance’ Month
April is Autism Awareness Month, however, there has been a push for a change in terminology to recognize it as Autism “Acceptance” Month.
Beyond South Kern
Q&A: McFarland’s new police chief has a vision to establish an ethical, moral police culture and trust among community
The McFarland community has had difficulty trusting the local police department; however, the new Chief of Police has plans to change that.