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Monthly Archives: May 2022
CAPK is providing rental assistance program until September 30
Community Action Partnership of Kern (CAPK) provides a rental assistance program for residents facing the economic impact of COVID-19 who have fallen behind on their rent.
‘Vote 4 Power’ Kern candidate forum allows public to get to know the candidates
On May 19, the Dolores Huerta Foundation (DHF) held a candidate forum with several co-sponsoring organizations at the Beale Memorial Library in Bakersfield.
Kern to receive nearly $18.1 million to enhance educational collaborative efforts and create occupational pathways for local students
The Kern County is one of six collaborations throughout the state to receive nearly $18.1 million for the State’s Regional K-16 Education Collaboratives Grant Program, as part of a $250 million investment in the 2021 Budget Act.
Arvin’s BC campus is more than just a campus, it’s Arvin’s future
On Wednesday morning Arvin celebrated a groundbreaking ceremony for the extension of the Bakersfield College campus that will be built on 1001 Varsity Road across from Arvin High School.
Governor and legislative leaders to expedite gun reform legislation following Texas elementary school shooting
Following the mass shooting at an elementary school in Texas that left at least 19 children and two adults dead Tuesday, Governor Gavin Newsom, Senate President pro Tempore Toni G.
Bakersfield Museum of Art’s latest exhibits explore ‘identity, race and humanity’
The Bakersfield Museum of Art (BMoA) is celebrating its Spring 2022 exhibitions — collectionsthat explore identity, race, and humanity — during Art After Dark on Thursday, May 26 from 7–9 p.m..
Public Health provides heat safety tips as Kern County temperature rises
Kern County is expecting triple digit temperatures for this first time this year tomorrow afternoon. Because of this, Kern County Public Health is urging residents to protect themselves from the heat.
Gavin Newsom unveils revised $97.5 billion California budget surplus
Governor Gavin Newsom unveils a revised State Budget with a surplus of $97.5 billion. This is the biggest surplus that both California and the nation have had.
FDA authorizes Pfizer boosters for children ages five to 11
Children who have received two doses of the vaccine are now eligible to receive their COVID-19 booster at least five months after their second shot; as of now, this is the only vaccine available to children ages five to 11.
Planning to vote? Don’t forget these key election dates
With ballots arriving in the mail, Kern Sol News wants to remind voters of key elections days.