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Monthly Archives: February 2022
Parents and community members speak about the new California Bill that would require K-12 students to get vaccinated
California has been the first state in the nation to implement school masking and staff vaccination measures, and now California will also be the first to implement adding the COVID-19 vaccine to the list of vaccination requirements needed to attend school.
Just because it’s hard doesn’t mean you don’t belong: Paula Parks shares her story
Editor’s Note: To celebrate Black History Month, Kern Sol News is highlighting notable Black leaders in Kern County who are working to create positive change in their community.
COVID-19 Relief Grant Program set to help microbusinesses
On Monday, Community Action Partnership of Kern (CAPK) announced their partnership with the County of Kern – Employment Training Resource on a grant that is making sure small business owners are included in financial support that’s been offered the last two years.
Kern County COVID rates as mask mandate expires
The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) announced the statewide indoor masking mandate will expire on February 15, 2022, and will go back to the previous masking guidance, requiring only unvaccinated individuals to wear a mask in indoor public settings.Kern Public Health confirms more than 1,800 cases of COVID-19
Kern County Public Health confirmed Monday 1,855 new cases of COVID-19 in Kern, bringing the total to 221,944 cases.
Kiwanis Club has been chartered and is ready to continue making a difference in the community
The Arvin-Lamont Kiwanis Club has been chartered and is ready to continue making a difference for the youth in the communities of Arvin and Lamont.
Local program seeking mentors to help give back to young women
A local mentorship program in Kern County is hoping to continue making a difference in young women.
Arvin’s We the People prepares for State competition
Arvin High School’s We the People team was recognised by the Kern County Board of Supervisors for being the 21st Congressional District Champions; now they are preparing to compete in State on February 5.
February to be proclaimed Safely Surrendered Baby Awareness Month in Kern County
The Kern County Board of Supervisors will proclaim next week the month of February as “Safely Surrendered Baby Awareness Month.”