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Monthly Archives: June 2020
KHSD board leans toward reopening in the fall with hybrid school, postpones vote on plan to reopen
After nearly three hours of discussion regarding plans to reopen schools in the fall, the Kern High School District Board of Trustees is leaning towards adopting a hybrid plan when school returned in August.
Heath officials confirm 16 new COVID-19 related hospitalizations, bringing total to 99 in Kern
The Kern County Public Health Department confirmed Tuesday 16 new hospitalizations — the most ever confirmed in one day.
Q&A: College students reflect on Kern County’s progress in the Black Lives Matter movement
Since the death of George Floyd, the Black Lives Matters Movement has erupted across Kern County and has had a large impact on the young adults in our community.
KHSD approves draft 2020-21 school year budget, despite efforts to defund district’s police department
After community residents advocated to defund police in schools, the Kern High School District approved a draft school budget for the 2020-21 school year, which allocates funding to the district’s police department.
Health officials confirm 70 COVID-19 cases
The Kern County Public Health Department confirmed Monday 70 new cases of COVID-19 in Kern and 1 new COVID-19 related death.
Education equity group starts petition to de-fund police in schools a week before budget is set to be approved
The Kern Education Justice Collaborative, a local education equity group, has started a petition that calls to de-fund the Kern High School District Police Department.
Bakersfield College professors discuss the transition to online learning, how they plan to help students
As Bakersfield College continues with both online and in-person classes this Fall, students are wondering what to expect when attending college during a pandemic.
Delano approves proclamation that declares June 2020 Pride Month
After a year-long effort, the City of Delano has approved a proclamation that declares June 2020 Pride Month.
Despite calls to de-fund BPD, Bakersfield City adopts budget that allocates more funds to police
The Bakersfield City Council voted at Wednesday’s meeting to adopt a budget that many say allocates too much money to the Bakersfield Police Department.
Police chief talks about Robert Forbes death on Facebook Live
Local media personality Danny Morrison spoke on Facebook Live last week with Bakersfield Police Chief Greg Terry and Assistant Police Chief Joe Mullins about the death of Robert Forbes and George Floyd.