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Monthly Archives: April 2020
Feeding Kern County in Crisis: Why the census is so important to CAPK
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, several community agencies have found themselves working overtime.
From food distribution, daycare, tax assistance and other regularly available programs, agencies such as the Community Action Partnership of Kern (CAPK,) are feeling a heightened sense of need throughout the county.“The
Judge orders review process to identify release of immigrant detainees
In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, today, a federal judge ordered a review process to identify people for release detained at the Mesa Verde Detention Facility in Bakersfield and the Yuba County Jail in Marysville in order to enable social distancing inside the centers.
Calpulli Teopan Tecuantitlan: Preserving a historical dance culture
Dancing to the rhythm of the HueHuetl drums in a circle-shaped set up, while wearing a headpiece covered in diverse and colorful bird feathers, is the way Aztec Dance culture is preserved.
Call to all seniors: Local radio station honors Class of 2020 graduates with on-air, online campaigns
Despite graduations across the state being cancelled, FORGE Radio Network is honoring the graduating class of 2020 with an on-air and online campaign.
COMMENTARY: Distance learning has proven to be more difficult than expected for students
BY AIMEE
As I begin my sixth week of distance learning, my education has become harder than ever before.
Health officials confirm 6th COVID-19 related death in Kern
The Kern County Public Health Department confirmed Kern County’s sixth COVID-19 related death Wednesday morning.
Health officials also confirmed at Wednesday 875 COVID-19 cases.
Adjusting to distance learning doesn’t stop teachers from connecting with students
The days may start a few hours later than normal, but for teachers in the Bakersfield City School District work continues without recess.No
Salas, Cox, Perez to hold Unemployment Benefits webinar
Assembly member Rudy Salas, Representative TJ Cox and Supervisor Leticia Perez are hosting an Unemployment Benefits webinar Monday to help individuals in the 32nd Assembly District and California’s 21st Congressional District stay up to date with changes to unemployment benefits during the COVID-19 pandemic.
California Endowment’s Tony Iton: Health goes far beyond the doctor’s office
Last week, more than 200 people gathered in front of their computers to attend Bakersfield College’s latest Distinguished Speaker Series event, except this time, it was virtual.
Health officials confirm 744 cases of COVID-19 in Kern
The Kern County Public Health Department confirmed Friday 744 cases of COVID-19 in Kern County.
Health officials said Monday at a press conference they are hopeful the Kern County curve will flatten within the next two weeks.