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These COVID relief programs are now being offered in Wasco and Arvin communities

March 28, 2022 / By
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Self-Help Enterprises is currently bringing COVID relief programs to the communities of Wasco and Arvin.

These programs will be available for those affected by the pandemic to help pay their mortgage, utilities, and, beginning in April, rent assistance will be available as well.

Emma De La Rosa advocates for better policies in communities that need them most

March 22, 2022 / By
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Editor’s Note: To celebrate Women’s History Month, Kern Sol News is highlighting notable woman leaders in Kern County who are working to create positive change in their community.

CASA volunteers help change the lives of children in need additional support due to life circumstances

March 14, 2022 / By

Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteers are making a difference in the lives of children across Kern County communities; their work helps ensure the well-being of children and youth in foster care.

Kern County will be opening a safe homeless encampment area

March 10, 2022 / By
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The Kern County Board of Supervisors approved a $3.5 million three year contract with Community Action Partnership of Kern (CAPK) to operate a safe camping area for the homeless.

Kern County’s HCV (Section 8) Waiting List is now open

January 31, 2022 / By
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For the first time in a decade, the Housing Authority of the County of Kern (HA) has opened the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program Waiting List.

The struggles that Kern County first-time home buyers face

January 13, 2022 / By

It’s been a couple years since Jasmin Arriola and Francisco Bolanos have been hoping to have a home of their own for their small family.