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Monthly Archives: November 2020
Kern County reverts back to most restrictive tier
Kern County, along with 40 other counties across California, has reverted back into the purple tier, a more restrictive tier, causing many businesses to halt indoor operations effective Tuesday, public health officials said at Tuesday’s Board of Supervisors meeting.
County proposes to distribute gift cards to residents who receive COVID-19 testing
Kern County is proposing to give away gift cards to residents who get tested for COVID-19 as an incentive to increase Kern’s testing numbers, County officials say.
Kern County Public Health to launch COVID-19 canvassing efforts in most impacted areas of Kern
The Kern County Public Health Department is preparing to kick off a new COVID-19 canvassing effort in Kern’s most impacted areas, Public Health officials announced Tuesday at the Kern County Board of Supervisors meeting.
Local medical program looks to close doctor shortage in Kern County
COPE Health Solutions and Cal State University of Bakersfield have partnered together to increase involvement in clinical settings to close the doctor shortage gap of health care professionals (HCP) in the Central Valley.
COMMENTARY: Proper medical care is what the community needs to fight COVID-19
A few months ago, it was reported President Donald Trump contracted COVID-19. Naturally, being the president of the United States, he received the best medical attention and care.
Kern’s COVID-19 metrics exceed red tier; may revert back to purple tier as early as next week
The state announced Tuesday Kern County continues in the Red Tier on the State’s COVID-19 framework for the fifth consecutive week.
Unofficial election results show Zimmerman in lead for BCSD Area 5 seat
Shannon Zimmerman has unofficially won the seat for the Bakersfield City School District’s Board of Trustees, Area5.
Climate change is on track to affect Kern residents if policies remain the same
Climate change has become a more prevalent issue as more scientists andenvironmental organizations call for urgent adjustment to environmental policies.
Q&A: CSUB professor discusses election results and voting
Former Vice President Joe Biden was declared President elect Saturday morning by multiple media outlets. It was no surprise Biden won the electoral college votes from the State of California, as it has been a blue state for quite some time; however, Kern County is known for being a predominately red county.
Q&A: McFarland school social worker discusses how mental health services have changed as a result of pandemic
With the COVID-19 pandemic still affecting communities across the nation, many people — especially young people — are experiencing increased mental health problems, such as anxiety and depression.