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Monthly Archives: September 2021
Health officials confirm more than 1,900 new cases of COVID-19 in Kern over the holiday weekend
Kern County Public Health announced 1,911 new cases of COVID-19 in Kern over the last four days, bringing the total number of cases to 128,770.
Community members propose term limits for Board of Supervisor members
A group of community leaders filed a petition Tuesday morning at the Kern County Clerk’s Office calling to enact term limits on members of the Kern County Board of Supervisors.
Health officials confirm 609 new COVID-19 cases in Kern County
There are 609 newly confirmed COVID-19 cases in Kern County, bringing the total to 126,859.
Health officials also confirmed that there has been 4 new deaths, bringing the total of number of Kern County deaths to 1,482.
Housing authority providing financial assistance during COVID-19 pandemic
The Kern County Housing Authority is currently accepting applications for their Rent and Utility Assistance Program, a program that provides short-term assistance for rent and/or utility costs.
Kern County to hold public hearing on redistricting
Since Kern County is undergoing the process of redistricting this year in accordance with the 2020 U.S.
COMMENTARY: Delano high schools experiencing positive COVID-19 cases
After being virtual for almost a year and a half, Delano schools opened their schools back up on August 10; within the first week, students were already being tested to see if they were positive for COVID-19.
Health officials confirm 511 new cases of COVID-19 in Kern
The Kern County Public Health Department confirmed Tuesday more than 500 new cases of COVID-19 in Kern, bringing the total to 124,943 cases.
Thousands face eviction without a lawyer — A bill before the state senate would even the odds
By Tina Rosales, housing advocate at Western Center on Law & Poverty, Ethnic Media Services
Imagine coming home one day to find a notice on your door stating in bold letters:
TO ALL TENANT(S) AND ALL OTHER PERSONS IN POSSESSION: YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED…there is now due and unpaid rent for said premises.