Monthly Archives: February 2021

Sol on the Street: Community leaders share how they are coping with stress during pandemic

February 18, 2021 / By

COVID-19 has shaken the world and local communities. It has been over a year since the pandemic began.

CDC now recommends double masking with tighter fitting masks

February 17, 2021 / By

A new CDC report shows that double masking can lower the transmission of COVID-19. 

“This is a physical covering to prevent droplets and viruses from getting in so if you have a physical covering layer with one layer, and another layer on it just makes common sense,” said Dr.

Local education, childcare program seeking Kern County families to sign up for program

February 16, 2021 / By

CAPSLO is looking for low income Kern County families to partake in its early education and childcare services for children from 6 weeks to school entry.

Kern County Planning Commission approves ordinance that will expand oil, gas extraction in Kern

February 16, 2021 / By

The Kern County Planning Commission voted Friday to approve an ordinance that will allow 67,000 additional wells to be built in Kern County throughout the next 20 years.

Kern residents plead with elected officials to stop the expansion of oil and gas in rural communities

February 13, 2021 / By

Kern County residents, environmental and social justice advocates, and local elected leaders expressed their opposition to a proposed Kern County oil and gas expansion ordinance during a press conference this Wednesday.

‘We can’t afford to wait’: It’s time Kern prioritizes people of color during COVID-19 vaccination rollout

February 12, 2021 / By

For all of us who live in Kern County, this is one of the most chilling headlines we can read: “How is vaccination going in Kern County?

‘Capture their hearts and emotions’: Local leader promotes inclusion, belonging of all people in community

February 12, 2021 / By

Editor’s Note: To celebrate Black History Month, Kern Sol News is highlighting notable Black leaders in Kern County who are working to create positive change in their community.

Study finds farmworkers fear seeking medical attention during pandemic

February 10, 2021 / By

A recent study reports the need for policy reform in order to aid California’s essential farmworkers as data shows that farmworkers have had an increase in anxiety due to the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Adventist Health Tehachapi to launch mobile COVID-19 vaccination clinic

February 9, 2021 / By

In an effort to accelerate the countywide vaccination effort, Kern County Public Health is partnering with Adventist Health Tehachapi Valley to launch a mobile vaccination clinic beginning Monday, Feb.

County officials stress vaccinating those 65+ before moving forward with other groups, blaming vaccine shortage on State

February 9, 2021 / By

The Kern County Board of Supervisors stressed vaccinating those 65 and older before moving on to other groups in California’s vaccination plan.