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Monthly Archives: September 2021
Groovy Foods brings health vegan options to Delano community
Delano residents and cousins Erika Chavez and Leonela Lopez are spicing things up in their kitchen with a new business endeavor — Groovy Foods.
Medical providers, KC Public Health join together in COVID-19 safety message
The Kern County Department of Public Health, Adventist Health, Bakersfield Heart Hospital, Dignity Health, Kaiser Permanente, Kern Medical, and the Kern Valley Healthcare District released a joint community message on September 17.
How CARB’s ACF rule can transform California
On August 26, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) released the first draft of their Advance Clean Fleet (ACF) rule.
Governor Newsom issues proclamation declaring Latino Heritage Month
Governor Gavin Newsom issued a proclamation Wednesday declaring Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, 2021, as Latino Heritage Month in the State of California.
State model predicts increase in Kern’s COVID-19 hospitalizations
Kern County has seen a drastic increase in hospitalizations over the last four weeks.
Just over four days, from Aug.
ICE continues to transfer inmates despite COVID-19 surge in Kern County
As Kern County faces a rise in COVID cases and reaches ICU bed capacity, ICE is putting the lives of detained immigrants and residents in danger because of their decision to transfer inmates during the pandemic.
Kern County sues Governor Newsom in an effort to address restrictions placed on Kern’s oil industry
The County of Kern announced Monday it is suing Governor Gavin Newsom in an effort to address restrictions placed on Kern’s oil industry.
City of McFarland votes to keep detention facility in San Diego open
On Aug. 18, the McFarland City Council unanimously voted to keep the Western Region Detention Facility in San Diego from closing.
What you need to know about the California recall of Governor Newsom
For the second time in California history, a recall attempt against the Governor of California qualified for the ballot.
BCSD creates COVID-19 dashboard to detail weekly positive cases
The Bakersfield City School District has implemented a COVID-19 dashboard that will reflect positive COVID-19 cases reported to a school or department by an onsite student or staff member.