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Monthly Archives: August 2020
Kern County falls in the ‘worst’ Tier of Governor Newsom’s new COVID-19 guidelines
Kern County falls in the lowest Tier of Governor Gavin Newsom’s new guidelines for counties to reopen their economies, local health officials said at Monday’s press conference.
Kern County voters can track vote-by-mail ballots with ‘Where’s My Ballot’ tool
Kern County is partaking in California’s a new vote-by-mail tracking system for the Nov. 3 election.
Virtual Rural Pride Summit to focus on the Central Valley
The National Center for Lesbian Rights (NCLR) and California Rural Legal Assistance (CRLA) are hosting a weeklong virtual Rural Pride Summit based out of the Central Valley.
Kern Community Foundation to hold webinar focused on grants, loans for nonprofits
The Kern Community Foundation is launching a Nonprofit Strengthening Webinar Training Series called “Growing Resiliency” to help sustain nonprofit organizations through the COVID-19 crisis and beyond.
Health officials confirm 11 more COVID-19 deaths, 286 cases in Kern
The Kern County Public Health Department confirmed Tuesday 11 more COVID-19 deaths in Kern, bringing the total to 251.
ACLU Foundation files lawsuit against City of McFarland over ‘unlawful’ approval of ICE detention center, says city violated Brown Act
The American Civil Liberties Union Foundation of Southern California, with attorney Paul Nicholas Boylan, filed a lawsuit Monday against the city of McFarland and its city council, according to a news release.
Sol on the Street: Tips for success for distance learning
With colleges and universities across the United States announcing online instruction due to COVID-19, students of all backgrounds will be starting their first year of college this week and may need help adjusting to the new normal of online learning.
Health officials confirm 94 COVID-19 cases
The Kern County Public Health Department confirmed Monday 94 new COVID-19 cases in Kern County, bringing the total number of cases to 28,234.
More than half of Mesa Verde detainees test positive for COVID-19
In the Zepeda Rivas, et al. V. Jennings, et al. case, evidence showed that GeoGroup (GEO) did not intend or adhere to testing detainees and staff at the Mesa Verde ICE processing facility.
Tips to reducing exposure to smoke from fires
Massive wildfires are sweeping across northern California, creating smoke-filled skies and poor air quality across the state.