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Monthly Archives: April 2021
Owning electric vehicles made easier with Access Clean California
In an effort to clean the Californian air, Access Clean California connects residents with programs that make purchasing electric vehicles (EVs) more affordable.
Local organization celebrates Autism ‘Acceptance’ Month
April is Autism Awareness Month, however, there has been a push for a change in terminology to recognize it as Autism “Acceptance” Month.
Housing for the Harvest now allows for agriculture workers to isolate at home
The Housing for the Harvest program is back in Kern and has been expanded to include financial assistance for agricultural and food processing workers who have been exposed to COVID-19 and need to self-isolate at home.
CDC ranks California 44th in vaccinating residents
Last month, a CDC report measured the county’s vaccine rollouts with regards to “social vulnerability.” It examined COVID-19 doses distributed from December 14, 2020 through March 1 and ranked California 44th in vaccinating residents in the most vulnerable communities.
Local law group informs community on racial equity in Kern housing
Greater Bakersfield Legal Assistance staff held a virtual webinar Wednesday to inform residents on racial equity in Kern County Housing.
COMMENTARY: I am calling on Kern school districts to implement the Dolores Huerta Day Resolution to inspire our students
BY ALEXNDER FAN
For the past several years, I have worked towards my career goal of becoming a human rights lawyer.
CAPK, United Way VITA Program to assist residents as Tax Day approaches
With Tax Day just around the corner, organizations in Kern are working hard to provide residents assistance with their taxes.
Kern County moves into the Orange Tier, effective Wednesday
Kern County has met State metrics to move into the Orange Tier, a less restrictive tier, of the State’s blueprint for a safer economy, effective Wednesday, Kern Public Health Officials announced Tuesday.
School districts across the Central Valley recognize Dolores Huerta Day
The Bakersfield City School District is one of many school districts in the state to adopt a resolution to formally honor the life of Dolores Huerta.
Kern’s drive thru COVID-19 vaccine operation to open this week
Kern County officials announced the drive thru vaccination clinic at the Kern County Fairgrounds is set to open Wednesday.