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Monthly Archives: July 2021
College specialist speaks of efforts to help students during virtual learning
The past school year has been a learning curve for students, teachers and all others involved in the education system.
Delano City Council Meeting Includes Retail Cannabis Presentation
Robert DiVitio, Founder and CEO of a retail cannabis company called Element 7, recently contacted Ricardo Chavez, the Delano City Clerk, asking to give a presentation on why the city of Delano needs a legal cannabis dispensary.
California State Universities will require COVID-19 vaccination for Fall 2021
Faculty, staff, and students attending a California State University—the largest system of four-year higher education in the country— in the fall will be required to be vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus to access campuses.
Arvin City Council works on upgrading Arvin parks
The Arvin City Council has decided to fund DiGiorgio Park to create more activities for the children — a project that was postponed due to the pandemic.
Bakersfield College to make Ethnic Studies courses a requirement
Ethnic Studies courses will soon be required in general education requirements among community colleges in California.
Youth speak up about why they have become vaccinated against COVID-19
Youth across Kern County have decided to come vaccinated against COVID-19, and some are speaking up about why they decided to receive the vaccine.
Kern County residents weigh in on California’s reopening
Since June 15, California has remained open, with many of the state’s COVID-19 restrictions being lifted.
Arvin City Council approves development of cannabis manufacturing facility
The Arvin City Council unanimously approved last week the development of a cannabis manufacturing facility.
The council approved the development agreement between the City of Arvin, FSBT Holdings, and Jam Realty Holdings, the owner of the property, for the development of a commercial cannabis operation, located on South Derby Street.
Kern County residents come together virtually to learn how redistricting impacts their community
Kern County held its first virtual informational meeting to educate the public on the redistricting process and public mapping tools Monday evening.
99 percent of Kern’s COVID-19 cases in 2021 are amongst unvaccinated residents, health officials say
Kern County Public Health officials confirmed Tuesday that 99.4 percent of Kern’s COVID-19 cases since January are among residents who are unvaccinated.