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Quedarse en Casa lo Ayudará a Mantenerse Sano Durante la Pandemia de Covid-19
Evitemos que la Crisis de Covid-19 EmpeorePor Reyna Oláguez, South Kern Sol
La semana pasada, el gobernador Newsom emitió una directiva para restringir a los californianos a abandonar sus hogares, excepto para ir al supermercado, a la farmacia, para buscar atención médica o para ir a un trabajo que se considera esencial.
COMMENTARY: Stay Home, Stay Safe During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Last week Governor Newsom issued a directive to restrict Californians from leaving their homes except to go to the grocery store, pharmacy, to seek medical care, or to commute to a job that is considered essential.
COMMENTARY: Why did it take a pandemic to recognize the need in foster youth?
It isn’t all that uncommon for former foster youth to live in poverty after transitioning out of the Foster Care System.
Advocates say McFarland’s plan to fill vacant seat at City Council meeting during COVID-19 pandemic is an attempt to rush GEO appeal hearing
The McFarland City Council plans to appoint an individual to fill a vacancy on the council at its next City Council meeting, despite a statewide order made Thursday by the Governor of California for people to stay home.
Census kiosks no longer available at libraries during COVID-19 pandemic; advocates urge residents to respond online
Plans for public kiosks at all Kern County Library branches and during the 2020 Census have been suspended following the closing of all countywide branches between March 17th and April 13th in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
‘Virtual library fun’: Kern County Library closure doesn’t stop staff from providing services online
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Kern County Library branches will be closed effective immediately at the direction of the Kern County Administrative Office and Kern County Department of Public Health.
Census 2020 in-language support lines now available
If you need help filling out your Census questionnaire, a number of different in-language support lines are available to answer your questions.
Kern High, BCSD announce free meal distribution plan, locations during temporary school closure
With the temporary closure of K-12 school across Kern County in response to COVID-19, school districts are working to deliver food to the people they serve.
Non-resident tests positive for COVID-19 while in Kern
A non-resident has tested positive for COVID-19 while visiting Kern County, the Kern County Public Health Department announced Tuesday morning in a press release.
‘A pretty big change’: Some college students struggle to make adjustment to online education
With the closures of local colleges, universities, and K-12 schools, Kern County’s young people and families are left to rearrange their lives and adjust to alternate methods of education amid the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic.