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Monthly Archives: March 2021
FAFSA applications among California’s high school seniors drop
Recent data has found a recorded drop in applications of the Free Applications for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) among California high school students.
Kern to resume youth sports, health officials say
With the recent update from the state, Kern’s youth and adult recreational sports, including moderate-contact and high-contact sports, can resume practice, training and competitions.
KCSOS data shows grades among local students have dropped with distance learning
The Kern County Superintendent of Schools released data last week showing grades among local students in Kern’s three largest school districts have significantly dropped since shutting down schools nearly a year ago.
Public Health moves back to Level 1 of EMS system surge plan
Kern County’s EMS system has met the threshold for Level 1, or the green tier, of the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) System Surge Plan and officially moved Monday from the yellow tier to the green tier, the lowest of the four tiers, according to Kern Public Health.
Arvin, Lamont to receive resources from Community Air Protection Program to address air pollution
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has confirmed the Valley Air District’s recommendation of Arvin/Lamont as the next community selected in the San Joaquin Valley to benefit from additional resources provided by Assembly Bill (AB) 617, the Community Air Protection Program.