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Monthly Archives: June 2020
State mandates face coverings in public; local health officials stress the importance of following COVID-19 guidelines
Governor Gavin Newsom announced Thursday a state-wide mandate that requires Californians to wear face coverings while in public.
KHSD releases COVID-19 guidelines for graduation ceremonies
The Kern High School District on Wednesday released guidelines for graduation ceremonies, which are set to take place the week of June 22, to help reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission.
Community organizations call to de-fund BPD, reallocate funds to services that promote equity
At a community budget meeting held Friday via Zoom, nearly 90 community members called to defund the Bakersfield Police Department and reallocate those funds to other community services.
Health officials confirm 3 new COVID-19 related deaths, 60 more cases
The Kern County Public Health Department confirmed Wednesday morning three new COVID-19 related deaths, bringing the total to 57.
‘We are one’: March brings Black Lives Matter supporters together to discuss de-funding police
“It’s our duty to fight for our freedom. It’s our duty to win. We must love and support one another.
Public health officials confirm 85 new COVID-19 cases, 1 more death
The Kern County Public Health Department confirmed 85 new COVID-19 cases and one new COVID-19 related death Tuesday morning, bringing the total number of deaths to 54.
Youth struggle to find jobs during pandemic due to lack of experience
Ralene Oros was told in March her job as a cashier at a yogurt shop would only temporarily be cut during the pandemic, but three and a half months later, she remains jobless and unsure when she will have a steady income again.
State model predicts Kern to exceed ICU capacity late next month
A new COVID-19 state model shows Kern County may exceed it’s normal ICU capacity by the end of next month, and may see a peak in hospitalizations in February 2021 if residents do not take precautions, county officials said Monday at a press conference.
Going to a protest? Here’s how you can protect yourself
For the past two weeks, people have been gathering for protests and rallies to stand in solidarity with George Floyd and the Black Lives Matter movement and to demand an end to police violence.
Q&A: CSUB, BC presidents share plans for future sessions during pandemic, offer words of wisdom to students
As both Cal State Bakersfield and Bakersfield College move into their summer sessions and plan for the fall, students are preparing themselves for a different type of schooling.