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Monthly Archives: May 2020
Dolores Huerta celebrates 90th birthday with celebrities on digital fundraiser for those affected by pandemic
In celebration of the iconic American labor leader and civil rights activist Dolores Huerta’s 90th birthday, the Dolores Huerta Foundation is bringing celebrities, elected officials and activists together for a celebration to raise money to help politically disempowered, low-income, immigrant, and farmworker groups that are being disproportionately affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Delano high school board approves to hold in-person graduations; students express excitement
The Delano Joint Union High School District Board of Trustees approved at a special board meeting Tuesday to hold in-person graduation ceremonies this summer for the class of 2020.
Majority of Kern’s COVID-19 deaths continue to come from nursing facilities
The Kern County Public Health Department confirmed Thursday morning one new COVID-19 related death, bringing the total to 37 deaths in Kern County.
Kern County accepting applications for Small Business Forgivable Loan Program
Just a few days after Kern County opened the applications for the Small Business Forgivable Loan Program on Tuesday, some businesses have already begun to receive funding, Ryan Alsop, Kern County’s Chief Administrative Officer, said at a press conference Thursday.
Women work longer, sleep less due to COVID-19
By SUNITA SOHRABJI/EMS Contributing Editor
SAN FRANCISCO — Women around the world are facing a shadow crisis amid the COVID 19 pandemic, as their workloads for both paid and unpaid labor increase dramatically.
Local health officials confirm 36 COVID-19 related deaths
The Kern County Public Health Department confirmed Wednesday seven more COVID-19 related deaths than it reported Tuesday, bringing the total to 36 deaths in Kern.
COMMENTARY: Losing employment during a pandemic is more than being jobless
Because of this pandemic, many people across the nation have lost work and many are struggling with the prospect of being laid off from work.
COMMENTARY: First ever online AP exams present challenges for students, but students are grateful for the chance to earn college credit
There’s no doubt the COVID-19 pandemic has affected education in more ways than one. Schools all across the country were closed, and teaching transitioned to online.
Kern County continues to ramp up testing efforts
Kern County’s 10th COVID-19 testing site is set to open this week in the Kern River Valley as the county continues to ramp up its testing efforts.
California Department of Public Health confirms 31 COVID-19 related deaths
The California Department of Public Health confirmed Sunday two more deaths in Kern County, totaling to 31 COVID-19 related deaths.