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Monthly Archives: March 2020
Schools to continue to provide meals over Spring Break
The Kern County Superintendent of Schools and Kern County school districts announced Tuesday it will continue the “Grab and Go” meal service during Spring Break.
In the 661: 2020 Census with Cristina Camacho, NALEO Educational Fund
Kern Sol News “In the 661” host JaNell Gore sat down with Christina Camacho, a Regional Campaign Manager for NALEO Educational Fund, to discuss the importance of the 2020 Census.
Planned Census phases to be extended due to COVID-19
In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. Census Bureau announced over the weekend it is suspending 2020 Census field operations for two additional weeks to April 15th, 2020 following assessments of guidance from federal, state and local health authorities.
COVID-19: The Worst is yet to come, medical experts tell reporters at Ethnic Media Services briefing
By Ethnic Media Services
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. — The United States, currently leading the world in the number of people infected with coronavirus, is at the crest of fully experiencing the pandemic, a panel of medical experts and community health advocates told reporters March 27.
‘Critical for eligible DACA recipients to renew now’
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services today announced that until Application Support Center’s are open back up to the public, it will reuse previously submitted biometrics in order to process certain work authorization applications.
Kern County to follow Governor’s eviction moratorium; housing advocates push for stricter eviction bans
Kern County will follow Governor Gavin Newsom’s eviction moratorium announced last week, Supervisor Leticia Perez said at the press conference Monday morning.
Kern County leaders address plans for COVID-19 pandemic
Kern County government, education and health leaders came together Monday morning for a press conference to discuss Kern’s upcoming COVID-19 plans to keep residents safe and healthy.
Local organization offers Sikh community assistance in filling out census form with support line, canvassing efforts
In January 2020, many Sikh organizations announced the U.S. Census Bureau would include “Sikh” as a write-in option for question nine (“What is your race?”)
COMMENTARY: To survive the Coronavirus, Americans must learn from Mexicans
BY DR. ÁLVARO HUERTA
During the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis in the U.S. (and beyond), it behooves Americans to learn from individuals of Mexican origin in el norte about the art of survival in a time of crisis.
First COVID-19 death in Kern is Delano resident, according to city council member
The first Kern County resident to die of COVID-19 is a Delano resident, according to Delano City Council Member Bryan Osorio.