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Monthly Archives: May 2021
Local health officials announce 12-15 age group now eligible to receive Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine
Effective immediately, all individuals 12 years old and older are eligible for vaccination in Kern County, Kern Public Health announced Thursday morning.
KHSD students continue to learn life-saving skills during distance learning
High school health class is looking a little different, as California recently passed legislation requiring grades 9-12 to undergo CPR training.Thankfully,
Delano Mayor Bryan Osorio announces bid for Congress
Delano Mayor Bryan Osorio announced his bid for Congress in California’s 21st Congressional District Wednesday morning.
COMMENTARY: We are privileged in the US to have access to the COVID-19 vaccine
News about India’s current COVID-19 surge and emergency need for medical supply should serve as a reminder to how privileged our own community is to have vaccines readily available.
Housing advocate raises awareness of tenant rights during pandemic before funding ends next month
Emma De La Rosa grew up in public housing apartments off of Edison Highway and Oswell.
CSUB mass vaccination hub operates for its final week
Yesterday marked the beginning of the final week of the CSUB Mass Vaccination Hub at the Student Recreation Center.
Kern sees slight increase in COVID-19 disease transmission, health officials say
Kern County remains in the Orange Tier (Tier 3) of the COVID-19 Blueprint for a Safer Economy, according to the State.
Sol on the Street: After a year in a pandemic, what advice do college students have for incoming college freshman?
May 2021 marks the final month of high school for many high school seniors in Kern County, bringing a four-year long experience to an end.
People’s Budget Bako calls for the City to divest from police, invest into the community
People’s Budget Bakersfield called to divest from the Bakersfield Police Department at a press conference Wednesday evening before the Bakersfield City Council meeting.
Crews to begin construction on Bakersfield College’s Arvin campus in August 2022, officials say
After some delays, the Bakersfield College Arvin campus has a new timeline with no expected delays.