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COMMENTARY: I chose to pre-register to vote; Will you?

October 19, 2020 / By

Today is the last day to register to vote, and it’s crucial to get out and vote with the presidential election right around the corner.

2020 Census deadline pushed back to Oct. 31

October 6, 2020 / By

The U.S. Census Bureau will continue to enumerate people through Oct. 31, the original deadline date in response to the pandemic.

COMMENTARY: The Latino community needs to make their voices heard by voting

September 30, 2020 / By

In the 2016 presidential election, around 138 million Americans had cast their vote; however, this number only makes up 58.1 percent of eligible voters, and based on data from The United States Elections Project, this number is less than previous years: 2008 (61.6%), and 2012 (58.6%).

With just one week left till the deadline, Kern’s self-response rate for 2020 Census is lower than 2010 rate

September 22, 2020 / By

With just eight days left till the 2020 Census deadline, Kern’s self-response rate is lower than than it’s 2010 response rate, according to the U.S.

Majority of Central Valley voters view police use of force during protests as appropriate, survey results show

September 18, 2020 / By

A majority of Central Valley voters view police use of force during the Black Lives Matter protests as appropriate and a majority do not view the issue of police violence as a systemic problem, according to a recent study.

Census launches local help line two weeks before deadline to assist residents respond to 2020 Census

September 16, 2020 / By

The Census Bureau has created a local phone number to assist Kern County residents respond to the 2020 Census.