COVID-19

COVID-19 hospitalizations decrease in Kern, according to State data

March 9, 2021 / By

Over the past two months, Kern County has seen a drastic decrease in COVID-19 hospitalizations, state data shows.

Kern County to launch mobile units this weekend to vaccinate agricultural workers

March 9, 2021 / By

Kern County has partnered with a number of organizations to deploy two mobile units to vaccinate agricultural workers, County officials said at Tuesday’s Board of Supervisors meeting.

Food insecurity remains a concern in Kern during pandemic; CAPK works to address need

March 8, 2021 / By

After going through a pandemic for a year, food insecurity remains a big concern in Kern, as people continue to struggle more than ever with food needs. 

Kern’s COVID-19 deaths reported at delayed rates as health officials wait for death certificate information

March 5, 2021 / By

For the past few weeks, Kern’s COVID-19 death count has increased rather quickly, with health officials announcing double digit number of deaths each day, according to the health department’s dashboard.

KCSOS data shows grades among local students have dropped with distance learning

March 2, 2021 / By

The Kern County Superintendent of Schools released data last week showing grades among local students in Kern’s three largest school districts have significantly dropped since shutting down schools nearly a year ago. 

State announces Immediate Action Agreement for Relief to Californians experiencing pandemic hardship

February 26, 2021 / By

Last week, Governor Gavin Newsom and California legislators reached an agreement on an expanded relief package for state residents.