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Monthly Archives: June 2021
Activists urge officials to develop pesticide notification system
More than 200 million pounds of pesticides are used in California each year, and with 3 million of those pounds being used within a 7 mile radius of Shafter, pesticides remains at the top of the list of pollutants of greatest concern to Shafter residents.
Bakersfield City Council adopts budget despite pushback from some community members
The Bakersfield City Council adopted the staff proposed budget for the 2021-2022 fiscal year at the Wednesday City Council meeting.
Delano Pride March brings community together
The Delano LGBTQ Alliance held a Pride march Saturday 12 in celebration of Pride Month.
Marivel Servin, LGBTQ Alliance lead organizer, said that she felt really joyful and appreciated having this opportunity.
Delano Mayor announces candidacy for California’s 21st Congressional District
“Finally! Bryan!” was what Delano Mayor Bryan Osorio’s friends said when he was verified on Instagram shortly after he declared his candidacy for California’s 21st Congressional District.
Governor Newsom announces Advisory Council on Physical Fitness, Mental Well-Being
With California’s economy fully reopened and most COVID-19 restrictions lifted at gyms and fitness centers, Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the Governor’s Advisory Council on Physical Fitness and Mental Well-Being, a new advisory council tasked with exploring healthy strategies to ensure Californians can thrive.
PHOTO GALLERY: Arvin High School 2021 graduation
BY HENRY A. BARRIOS
Arvin High School held it’s class of 2021 commencement on Friday evening, June 11, 2021 as a gentle breeze cooled graduates, family and friends.
City of Delano approves to fly a Pride flag outside of City Hall in honor of Pride Month
The Delano City Council approved to fly a Pride flag outside of the City building in honor of Pride Month.
Kern County reopens Tuesday, health officials say, ‘celebrates moving beyond the Blueprint for a Safer Economy’
The state announced Tuesday that the Blueprint for a Safer Economy has retired, allowing most places to open and operate with no capacity limitations or social distancing requirements.
Kern High School District to discuss upcoming boundary changes
With the addition of Del Oro High School to the Kern High School District, redrawing boundary areas for existing high schools becomes a necessity.
Kern County in Orange Tier For 9th Consecutive Week
Kern County remains in the Orange Tier (Tier 3) of the COVID-19 Blueprint for a Safer Economy.