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Rexland Acres Park adds five miles of sidewalks for community safety
On Saturday, May 28, Rexland Acres Park held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the community sidewalk project which added almost five miles of new sidewalks to improve pedestrian safety in the community.
CAPK is providing rental assistance program until September 30
Community Action Partnership of Kern (CAPK) provides a rental assistance program for residents facing the economic impact of COVID-19 who have fallen behind on their rent.
Bakersfield Museum of Art’s latest exhibits explore ‘identity, race and humanity’
The Bakersfield Museum of Art (BMoA) is celebrating its Spring 2022 exhibitions — collectionsthat explore identity, race, and humanity — during Art After Dark on Thursday, May 26 from 7–9 p.m..
Planning to vote? Don’t forget these key election dates
With ballots arriving in the mail, Kern Sol News wants to remind voters of key elections days.
Learn how to register to vote in person or by mail
Voting elections are set to take place on June 7 and all active voters will be receiving a vote-by-mail ballot.
Local organizations awarded $1 million for youth substance use prevention and documentary filmmaking
TYM4Change, ShePower Leadership Academy, and MLKcommUNITY Initiative have been awarded $1 million through Elevate Youth California for youth substance use prevention activities and to study the barriers to equity, inclusion, and access for youth and families living in Southeast Bakersfield through youth-led research and filmmaking.