Victoria Rodgers
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California State Universities will require COVID-19 vaccination for Fall 2021
Faculty, staff, and students attending a California State University—the largest system of four-year higher education in the country— in the fall will be required to be vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus to access campuses.
Kern County residents come together virtually to learn how redistricting impacts their community
Kern County held its first virtual informational meeting to educate the public on the redistricting process and public mapping tools Monday evening.
Gov. Newsom Passes California Comeback Plan, Provides Statewide Relief
Governor Gavin Newsom signed off on his California Comeback Plan on Monday—a $100 billion plan that is being called the “biggest economic recovery package in California’s history.”
Golden Valley High School to host COVID-19 vaccination clinic Saturday
The Greenfield Family Resource Center is partnering with Golden Valley High School and Adventist Health to provide free COVID-19 vaccinations during the month of July.
Kern High parents threaten to enroll students in private school with redistricting boundary changes
Bakersfield High School parents spoke up at Kern High’s final public form, threatening to pull their kids out of the District if the KHSD board does not vote on a redistricting plan the parents favor.
Parents voice concerns at KHSD community forum
The Kern High School District held its second community forum Tuesday which allowed numerous attendees to ask questions and voice their concerns or opinions about the district’s upcoming boundary changes.
Activists urge officials to develop pesticide notification system
More than 200 million pounds of pesticides are used in California each year, and with 3 million of those pounds being used within a 7 mile radius of Shafter, pesticides remains at the top of the list of pollutants of greatest concern to Shafter residents.
Kern High School District to discuss upcoming boundary changes
With the addition of Del Oro High School to the Kern High School District, redrawing boundary areas for existing high schools becomes a necessity.
Stopping the spread: CA Notify
As people continue to get vaccinated against COVID-19, residents still need to take precautions to protect themselves from contracting the virus.
Kern gets special mention in Gov. Newsom’s May budget revision to achieve carbon neutrality
On Friday, May 14th, 2021, Governor Gavin Newsom proposed a revision to the 2021-2022 budget plan.