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CSU system extends application deadline to Dec. 15 due to pandemic
The California State University system announced last week it extended its application deadline to Dec. 15.
State officials to send cell phone alerts Tuesday to Kern residents, areas impacted by State Stay at Home order
With COVID-19 spreading at a dangerous rate throughout the state, and multiple regions of the state now under a mandatory stay-at-home order, the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services will issue region-wide emergency alerts at noon on Tuesday, asking residents to stay home except for essential activities, according to State officials.
State’s stay at home order goes into effect in Kern; ICU capacity falls below 15%
The State reported over the weekend that the San Joaquin Valley Region’s ICU capacity fell below 15 percent, resulting in a Stay at Home Order going into effect in Kern County.
Court slams ICE for how it handled COVID-19 outbreak at Mesa Verde
Last week, a federal judge condemned actions by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) that showed a “deliberate indifference to the safety of the detainees” at Mesa Verde ICE Processing Center and resulted in a COVID-19 outbreak.
Q&A: BPD discusses tensions in Kern that arose during election year
The death of George Floyd, on May, 25th 2020 sparked action from the Black Lives Matter movement that was created in 2013.
State Public Health announces record number of Valley Fever cases in 2019
The California Department of Public Health announced Wednesday a record number of Valley Fever cases in the state of California from 2019.
Public Health announces 323 new COVID-19 cases, 2 more deaths
The Kern County Public Health Department confirmed Wednesday 323 new COVID-19 cases in Kern and two new COVID-19 deaths.
KHSD to temporarily stop in-person instruction, assessment services, athletics due to rise in COVID-19 cases
The Kern High School District announced it will pause in-person instruction, in-person assessment services and athletics for all students and staff beginning Wednesday.
Poor air quality contributes to Valley Fever, COVID-19 risks, experts say
Kern County is known for bad air quality, asthma, and especially Valley Fever, a fungus spore that is inhaled into the lungs.