Elizabeth Sanchez
Elizabeth Sanchez is the program associate for South Kern Sol. She can be reached at elizabeth@southkernsol.org. Posts by Elizabeth Sanchez:
McFarland to fill vacancy at Thursday’s city council meeting; advocates say meeting protocols to involve public are ‘limited’
The McFarland City Council will appoint someone to fill a council vacancy at Thursday’s City Council meeting, after advocates urged officials to postpone last month’s meeting to a later date when the public can offer their feedback.
Q&A: GIS analyst breaks down the latest in the KCCD redistricting process
The Dolores Huerta Foundation is working with the Kern Community College District during its redistricting process.
Health officials say 33 people in Kern who tested positive for COVID-19 are no longer infectious; confirm 252 cases
The Kern County Public Health Department confirmed Monday Morning 33 people in Kern County who tested positive for COVID-19 are no longer infectious and are no longer in isolation.
Health officials confirm second COVID-19 death,199 cases in Kern
The Kern County Public Health Department confirmed Friday morning a second COVID-19 death in Kern County.
KCSOS collaborates with local school districts to roll out online school through end of school year
The Kern County Superintendent of Schools announced it is partnering with Canvas, a online learning platform, to provide continued learning during the temporary school closure.
Schools to continue to provide meals over Spring Break
The Kern County Superintendent of Schools and Kern County school districts announced Tuesday it will continue the “Grab and Go” meal service during Spring Break.
Kern County to follow Governor’s eviction moratorium; housing advocates push for stricter eviction bans
Kern County will follow Governor Gavin Newsom’s eviction moratorium announced last week, Supervisor Leticia Perez said at the press conference Monday morning.
Kern County leaders address plans for COVID-19 pandemic
Kern County government, education and health leaders came together Monday morning for a press conference to discuss Kern’s upcoming COVID-19 plans to keep residents safe and healthy.
Advocates say to keep community safe, local law enforcement must limit number of people detained, incarcerated during COVID-19 pandemic
The American Civil Liberties Union and 13 immigrants detained in two Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention centers in California filed a lawsuit against ICE calling for immediate release due to elevated risks of contracting COVID-19, according to a news release by ACLU’s Southern California office.
Health officials confirm 4 new COVID-19 cases, raising total to 32 cases
The Kern County Public Health Department confirmed four new COVID-19 cases Thursday afternoon, raising the total number to 32 positive cases in Kern County.