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Bakersfield, Kern County look to revise homeless ordinances
Following Los Angeles approving a new bill to restrict homeless encampments, Bakersfield and Kern County are also looking to revise homeless ordinances.
New Arvin Police Station Gets Denied
Because of its antiquated state, Arvin Police Chief Eddie Brock and the city staff requested a proposal for the construction of a new police facility.
Delano City Council Meeting Includes Retail Cannabis Presentation
Robert DiVitio, Founder and CEO of a retail cannabis company called Element 7, recently contacted Ricardo Chavez, the Delano City Clerk, asking to give a presentation on why the city of Delano needs a legal cannabis dispensary.
Arvin City Council approves development of cannabis manufacturing facility
The Arvin City Council unanimously approved last week the development of a cannabis manufacturing facility.
The council approved the development agreement between the City of Arvin, FSBT Holdings, and Jam Realty Holdings, the owner of the property, for the development of a commercial cannabis operation, located on South Derby Street.
Gov. Newsom Passes California Comeback Plan, Provides Statewide Relief
Governor Gavin Newsom signed off on his California Comeback Plan on Monday—a $100 billion plan that is being called the “biggest economic recovery package in California’s history.”
County to hold redistricting hearings to receive input on where district lines should be drawn
Kern County is holding a series of redistricting hearings beginning Monday to receive public input from community members on where district lines should be drawn.