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Housing equity group to hold eviction workshop for those facing financial hardships during pandemic
The Leadership Counsel for Justice and Accountability is holding a “Know Your Rights” workshop this week that will cover eviction protections for non-payment of rent due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Census launches local help line two weeks before deadline to assist residents respond to 2020 Census
The Census Bureau has created a local phone number to assist Kern County residents respond to the 2020 Census.
Public Health announces 66 new COVID-19 cases
The Kern County Public Health Department announced 66 new COVID-19 cases Tuesday morning, bringing the total number of cases in Kern to 30,916.
Virtual Rural Pride Summit to focus on the Central Valley
The National Center for Lesbian Rights (NCLR) and California Rural Legal Assistance (CRLA) are hosting a weeklong virtual Rural Pride Summit based out of the Central Valley.
Kern Community Foundation to hold webinar focused on grants, loans for nonprofits
The Kern Community Foundation is launching a Nonprofit Strengthening Webinar Training Series called “Growing Resiliency” to help sustain nonprofit organizations through the COVID-19 crisis and beyond.
Health officials confirm 11 more COVID-19 deaths, 286 cases in Kern
The Kern County Public Health Department confirmed Tuesday 11 more COVID-19 deaths in Kern, bringing the total to 251.
Health officials confirm 94 COVID-19 cases
The Kern County Public Health Department confirmed Monday 94 new COVID-19 cases in Kern County, bringing the total number of cases to 28,234.
Tips to reducing exposure to smoke from fires
Massive wildfires are sweeping across northern California, creating smoke-filled skies and poor air quality across the state.
Employees at Bakersfield Census office test positive for COVID-19; officials say safest way to respond to Census is online
The U.S. Census Bureau’s Bakersfield Area Census Office previously closed due to employees testing positive for COVID-19, confirmed Angelica Vásquez, the media communications specialist for the Los Angeles Regional Census Center.
Kern County approves $1 million grant for non-profits affected by COVID-19
The Kern County Board of Supervisors approved Tuesday a $1 million grant for non-profit organizations in Kern County that have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.