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Monthly Archives: July 2021
East High holds fundraiser for Theatre program with live performance
East Bakersfield High School’s Theatre Department invites the community to enjoy a little summer fun as they present the musical production of Little Shop of Horrors!
Gov. Newsom Passes California Comeback Plan, Provides Statewide Relief
Governor Gavin Newsom signed off on his California Comeback Plan on Monday—a $100 billion plan that is being called the “biggest economic recovery package in California’s history.”
County to hold redistricting hearings to receive input on where district lines should be drawn
Kern County is holding a series of redistricting hearings beginning Monday to receive public input from community members on where district lines should be drawn.
COVID-19 variants spread ‘rapidly’ amongst unvaccinated people, studies show
Recent studies are showing that the immune response from the COVID-19 vaccine is still effective against the variants; however, variants are spreading “rapidly” amongst unvaccinated people, health officials say.
KCSO data shows decrease for the second year in a row in transfers to ICE, release notification requests
Data released by the Kern County Sheriff’s Office at Kern County’s fourth TRUTH Act Forum, held in late June, showed a decrease in the number of transfers to Immigration Customs Enforcement and release notification requests.
Governor expands drought emergency proclamation, now covering 50 California counties
The Governor announced Thursday that California is expanding the drought emergency proclamation to include nine more counties, now covering 50 of the state’s 58 counties.
Golden Valley High School to host COVID-19 vaccination clinic Saturday
The Greenfield Family Resource Center is partnering with Golden Valley High School and Adventist Health to provide free COVID-19 vaccinations during the month of July.
Health officials report first COVID-19 Delta variant case in Kern County
The Kern County Public Health Department confirmed Wednesday 162 new COVID-19 cases in Kern County over the last five days, bringing the total of cases to 111,273.
Kern County Library and CAPK Story Tours Bookmobile program to celebrate disability inclusion
The Story Tours Bookmobile program is proud to support the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) 31st Anniversary with a free book giveaway at all Kern County stops (while supplies last).
Kern High parents threaten to enroll students in private school with redistricting boundary changes
Bakersfield High School parents spoke up at Kern High’s final public form, threatening to pull their kids out of the District if the KHSD board does not vote on a redistricting plan the parents favor.