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McFarland residents protest city council’s decision to hold GEO appeal hearing during pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic didn’t stop McFarland residents and neighboring communities from getting in their cars Sunday to protest the McFarland city council’s decision to hold the crucial GEO appeal hearing during a time the community can not physically gather safely.
African American leaders take virtual outreach approach to inform hard-to-count population of Census during pandemic
During the Census, several population groups – referred to as “hard-to-count” – are at a higher risk of not being fully counted.Some
Kern County leaders address plans for COVID-19 pandemic
Kern County government, education and health leaders came together Monday morning for a press conference to discuss Kern’s upcoming COVID-19 plans to keep residents safe and healthy.
Local organization offers Sikh community assistance in filling out census form with support line, canvassing efforts
In January 2020, many Sikh organizations announced the U.S. Census Bureau would include “Sikh” as a write-in option for question nine (“What is your race?”)
Advocates say McFarland’s plan to fill vacant seat at City Council meeting during COVID-19 pandemic is an attempt to rush GEO appeal hearing
The McFarland City Council plans to appoint an individual to fill a vacancy on the council at its next City Council meeting, despite a statewide order made Thursday by the Governor of California for people to stay home.
‘Round two’: McFarland seeks to fill vacant seat on City Council; GEO appeal on hold till seat is filled
The McFarland City Council has issued a public notice, inviting residents to submit letters of interest to serve as a city council member.