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Kern County in Orange Tier For 9th Consecutive Week
Kern County remains in the Orange Tier (Tier 3) of the COVID-19 Blueprint for a Safer Economy.
Leaders educate communities on the importance of redistricting
The Latino Community Foundation and California Citizens Redistricting Commission held a Latino Redistricting Briefing virtual session to inform people why the redistricting process matters to the Latino community and how people can raise awareness on important issues in their area.
Governor Newsom announces “Vax for the Win” program to get more Californians vaccinated by June 15
$116.5 million vaccine incentive program – the biggest in the nation – to boost vaccinations as California prepares to fully reopen the economy June 15SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom launched last week “Vax for the Win,” a new multi-faceted vaccine incentive program designed to motivate Californians to get their vaccination leading up to the state’s reopening on June 15.
Kern County remains in Orange Tier
The State announced Tuesday that Kern County remains in the Orange Tier for the eighth week in a row.
CAPK, First 5 Kern to open Oasis Family Resource Center in Ridgecrest
Community Action Partnership of Kern (CAPK) and First 5 Kern will open the Oasis Family Resource Center in Ridgecrest this week.
CSUB commencement ceremonies to kick off Friday
A year after the necessary postponement of commencement ceremonies due to the COVID-19 pandemic, California State University, Bakersfield is celebrating the triumph of the university’s graduates with a series of six commencement ceremonies, starting at 8 a.m.