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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

March 20, 2020 / By

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.

Census kiosks no longer available at libraries during COVID-19 pandemic; advocates urge residents to respond online

March 19, 2020 / By

Plans for public kiosks at all Kern County Library branches and during the 2020 Census have been suspended following the closing of all countywide branches between March 17th and April 13th in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

‘Round two’: McFarland seeks to fill vacant seat on City Council; GEO appeal on hold till seat is filled

March 6, 2020 / By

The McFarland City Council has issued a public notice, inviting residents to submit letters of interest to serve as a city council member.

ROUNDUP: Kern County Election Results

March 4, 2020 / By

Here are the unofficial Kern County election results as of 2:05 a.m. Wednesday morning, according to the Kern County Elections office and the California Secretary of State’s office.

Sol on the Street: Local students speak about elections and voting

March 3, 2020 / By

Featured photo: Haley Schlechta

With the California 2020 primary elections happening today, young people across California are preparing to vote today. 

From the classroom to the polls: Local professor gives day off so students have time to vote

March 3, 2020 / By

People across the country are working hard to get young people civically engaged, but one local professor is taking it to the next level this Election Day.