Beyond Kern

The 2020 Census is Hiring in Kern County

May 12, 2020 / By
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The deadline to complete the 2020 Census is a little more than six months away and the U.S.

Kern County Public Health says Governor’s stay-at-home order is still in place

May 4, 2020 / By

The Kern County Public Health Department on Monday said at a press conference the Governor’s stay-at-home order is still in place.

Call to all seniors: Local radio station honors Class of 2020 graduates with on-air, online campaigns

April 28, 2020 / By

Despite graduations across the state being cancelled, FORGE Radio Network is honoring the graduating class of 2020 with an on-air and online campaign.

McFarland City Council approves GEO’s request for permits to operate two immigration detention facilities

April 24, 2020 / By

After nearly three and a half hours of debate between residents, immigrant rights advocates, GEO employees, and elected officials, the McFarland City Council voted at Thursday’s city council meeting to approve permits that will allow The GEO Group, Inc.

PHOTO GALLERY: Dolores Huerta celebrates 90th birthday

April 13, 2020 / By

BY HENRY A. BARRIOS

Acclaimed photojournalist Henry A. Barrios captured Dolores Huerta on her 90th birthday on April 10, 2020.

McFarland City Council appoints Eric Rodriguez to fill vacant seat

April 10, 2020 / By

The City of McFarland, today, wasted no time in appointing Eric Rodriguez, a former U.S. Marine and former GEO Group, Inc.