Monthly Archives: July 2020

KCSO data shows drastic decrease in transfers to ICE, release notification requests

July 28, 2020 / By

Data released by the Kern County Sheriff’s Office at Kern County’s third annual TRUTH Act Forum, held Monday evening, showed a significant decrease in the number of transfers to Immigration Customs Enforcement and release notification requests.

Public Health confirms 442 new COVID-19 cases

July 27, 2020 / By

The Kern County Public Health Department confirmed Monday 442 new COVID-19 cases in Kern County.

This brings the total number of cases in Kern to 15,003.

Comentario: La ansiedad y la incertidumbre que acompaña a esta pandemia

July 24, 2020 / By

Por Dr. Steve Lopez, Director, La CLAVE

Tristeza, preocupación y miedo están aumentando por el coronavirus.

COMMENTARY: There is a great need for transparency in our local law enforcement agencies; what will we do about it?

July 24, 2020 / By

The official police academy’s motto is: “To Protect and to Serve,” yet time and time again, many law enforcement officers have failed to uphold this motto.

New relief program for undocumented agricultural workers

July 23, 2020 / By

The United Farmworkers Foundation (UFW) has launched a new emergency relief assistance program for undocumented agricultural workers impacted by the coronavirus pandemic.

CAPK and Kern County to launch food delivery program for seniors during pandemic

July 23, 2020 / By

Because seniors face elevated risks from the COVID-19 virus, Kern County and the Community Action Partnership of Kern (CAPK) have teamed up to launch the Food2Door program.

Parents, teachers weigh in on reopening schools amid pandemic

July 22, 2020 / By

Kern County school districts are currently making decisions on how they are reopening in the face of the coronavirus pandemic.

Overview: Plans for school to return in the fall

July 21, 2020 / By

School districts across Kern County have begun to roll out their plans for school in the fall.

Primex worker dies after COVID-19 outbreak at Wasco farm

July 17, 2020 / By

After a COVID-19 outbreak at Primex Farms, one worker has died, and another is being removed form life support, the UFW confirmed Friday.

Health officials confirm 153 new cases and 7 new COVID-19 deaths, say Kern can expect to see a dramatic rise in cases in the coming days

July 16, 2020 / By

The Kern County Public Health Department confirmed Thursday 153 new cases of COVID-19 in Kern and seven new COVID-19 related deaths.