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Public comment period opens for carbon injection wells plan

January 2, 2024 / By

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is providing an opportunity for the public to comment on its proposal to issue four underground injection permits for Carbon TerraVault to construct and operate injection wells for geologic sequestration of carbon dioxide.

City leaders team work results in 22 million dollar award

December 27, 2023 / By
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On Monday, December 18, 2023, The Bakersfield Senior Center (BSC) hosted a news conference to celebrate Bakersfield’s historic award of a 22 million dollar grant that will be shared amongst several organizations including the MLK Community Initiative.

A call for Kern high schools to register for national poetry contest

December 21, 2023 / By
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Registration is now open through January for Kern County high schools who are interested in participating in the Poetry Out Loud (POL) event and competition.

Delano community joins four cities on rent control initiative

December 21, 2023 / By
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Delano, Calif.- This month, residents from Delano filed The Fair Rents Delano Ordinance to be placed on the November 2024 ballot.

CAPK receives $5 million from the Bezos Day 1 Families Fund to help the homeless community

November 22, 2023 / By
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In a press release Tuesday, the Community Action Partnership of Kern (CAPK) announced that they received a $5 million grant from the Bezos Day 1 Families Fund.

Dr. Yamin emphasizes the importance of vaccines during the holidays

November 17, 2023 / By
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The holiday season is meant to bring cheer all around, not viruses. Dr. Zeba Yamin with Dignity Health Group Spoke with Kern Sol News about the importance of getting vaccinated, especially before the holidays.