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Kern County
Kern to receive just over $3 million for housing and services for people experiencing mental illness, substance abuse
Kern County is set to receive just over $3 million to increase housing and treatment options for those currently struggling with mental illness and substance abuse.
Reframing what public safety means for the community
When imagining public safety the side of town someone lives on may affect what they think of.
Arvin’s BC campus is more than just a campus, it’s Arvin’s future
On Wednesday morning Arvin celebrated a groundbreaking ceremony for the extension of the Bakersfield College campus that will be built on 1001 Varsity Road across from Arvin High School.
Bakersfield College professor discusses mental health awareness
The month of May is to raise awareness about the importance of mental health and the impact it has on people’s well being.
Arvin and Lamont will receive $30 million worth of incentives to help reduce air pollution
This funding will cover incentives for replacing heavy-duty trucks, heavy-duty agriculture equipment, school buses, and other incentives to help improve the air quality.
The City of Bakersfield and ECONorthwest plan for affordable housing
The City of Bakersfield and ECONorthwest presented a plan for increasing affordable housing in Bakersfield and had and answered questions from the community surrounding the plan.