First of its kind electric truck stop coming to Bakersfield

December 2, 2021 / By Victoria Rodgers

With a plan to electrify the heavy-duty transport industry, WattEV Inc. will be building the nation’s first public solar-powered electric truck stop here in Bakersfield, California.

COVID-19 Omicron variant case confirmed in United States

December 2, 2021 / By Vanessa Villalvazo

The first confirmed United States case of Omicron was detected yesterday, December 1.

Dr. Anthony Fauci, Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, said the variant was found in an individual who traveled from South Africa on November 22 and tested positive for COVID-19 seven days later on November 29.

DPR, AB 617 work with small communities to ensure pesticide safety

December 1, 2021 / By Erica Murillo

Kern County is one of the top pesticide users in the state. Shafter and Arvin are working with AB 617 and the Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) to enforce pesticide monitoring and notification systems to protect their community members and agriculture workers from the use of pesticides.

Dolores Huerta Foundation fights for fair lines, funding, and treatment in Central Valley

December 1, 2021 / By Caleb Espinoza

On November 16, the Kern County Board of Supervisors ended their redistricting process when they voted 4-1 to adopt Draft Plan A3.