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Monthly Archives: October 2021
Local coalition, residents demand improved process for rental assistance
A coalition of community organizations and residents held a press conference Tuesday calling on the Kern County Board of Supervisors to implement strategies to ensure residents can benefit from the Rental and Utilities Program (RUP) in an expeditious and equitable manner.
Health officials announce 340 more cases of COVID-19
The Kern County Public Health Department confirmed Wednesday 340 new cases of COVID-19 in Kern, brining the total to 132,826.
California Department of Public Health urges Californians to get flu vaccine now
The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) is urging Californians to get vaccinated against the flu now.
KC Public Health, Fairgrounds open mass vaccination clinic
The Kern County Public Health Services Department is opening a free walk-up COVID-19 vaccination clinic at the Kern County Fairgrounds on October 12, 2021.
Court has ordered Kern to stop issuing oil and gas permits for now
The Kern County Superior Court released its decision Wednesday ordering Kern County to stop issuing oil and gas permits until the Court determines that the County has fixed the legal problems in the County’s 2015 oil and gas ordinance.
La Guelaguetza returns to Kern this weekend
La Guelaguetza is coming back to Kern County this weekend.
La Guelaguetza is a traditional Hispanic event meant to merit recognition to indigenous cultures.
CAPK partners with Public Health to hold vaccine clinics throughout October
CAPK’s Head Start team has partnered with the Kern County Public Health Department to hold 12 vaccination clinics throughout the month of October.
McFarland Unified School District partners with BC to offer early college program
The McFarland Unified School District is partnering with Bakersfield College to offer students an early college program.