Stories by Issue
Monthly Archives: July 2020
Kern residents join Sacramento protest, call on Governor to release people from detention facilities during pandemic
The California Liberation Collective led a protest Monday in Sacramento outside of Governor Gavin Newsom’s home to demand mass clemency and emergency release for people in state prison and ICE detention facilities.
Sol on the street: McFarland students discuss expectations for upcoming school year
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the McFarland Unified School District has decided to reopen schools in four phases, beginning Aug.
CRLA Inc., launches employment rights helpline
Workers in California impacted by COVID-19 who may need assistance navigating their employment rights will now have support, following the launch of a helpline this week as part of California Rural Legal Assistance Inc.,
COVID-19 farmworker study seeks to find solutions to workers’ elevated vulnerability for contracting virus
Agricultural workers have an elevated vulnerability for contracting COVID-19, according to a statewide survey on farmworkers’ worksite conditions during the pandemic.
COVID-19 OVERVIEW: Health officials confirm 1,067 new cases in Kern
The Kern County Public Health Department confirmed Thursday 1,067 new cases of COVID-19 in Kern.
Things brings the total number of cases to 18,411.
COMMENTARY: With GEO temporarily postponed, I can sleep peacefully for now
Mcfarland has decided to postpone the detention facilities, and as someone who lives near a detention center, I am relieved.
Delano community gathers for vigil dedicated to ending violence
Community members of Delano gathered for a vigil in front of Delano’s City Hall a week ago to bring together families who have lost a loved one to violence.
KHSD to serve free meals during distance learning
The Kern High School District (KHSD) has amended its policy for serving meals to students under the National School Lunch/ School Breakfast Programs for the 2020-2021 school year.
Health officials confirm nearly 1,900 new COVID-19 cases, 12 new COVID-19 related deaths
The Kern County Public Health Department confirmed Tuesday nearly 1,900 new COVID-19 cases in Kern County and 12 new COVID-19 related deaths.
Governor Newsom takes action to slow the spread of COVID-19 in the Central Valley
Governor Newsom announced Monday eight Central Valley counties will receive $52 million to slow the spread of COVID-19.