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All of Us or None host a T-Shirt design contest to bolster vaccination efforts
If you’d like a chance to win a prize and protect your community, All of Us or None, a key partner with the United Against COVID-19 Coalition in Kern County, has an opportunity for you.
Bakersfield, Kern County look to revise homeless ordinances
Following Los Angeles approving a new bill to restrict homeless encampments, Bakersfield and Kern County are also looking to revise homeless ordinances.
New Arvin Police Station Gets Denied
Because of its antiquated state, Arvin Police Chief Eddie Brock and the city staff requested a proposal for the construction of a new police facility.
Dolores Huerta Cultural Center to be built in downtown Bakersfield
Assemblymember Salas (D – Bakersfield) joined Dolores Huerta and other local leaders to celebrate the $15 million in funding secured by Salas in the 2021-2022 state budget.
Kern County residents speak up against ongoing illegal fireworks
Despite being well past the Fourth of July, illegal fireworks have continued to be a pressing issue throughout Kern County.
In the 661: 2020 Census with Cristina Camacho, NALEO Educational Fund
Kern Sol News “In the 661” host JaNell Gore sat down with Christina Camacho, a Regional Campaign Manager for NALEO Educational Fund, to discuss the importance of the 2020 Census.