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ICE continues to transfer inmates despite COVID-19 surge in Kern County
As Kern County faces a rise in COVID cases and reaches ICU bed capacity, ICE is putting the lives of detained immigrants and residents in danger because of their decision to transfer inmates during the pandemic.
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City of McFarland votes to keep detention facility in San Diego open
On Aug. 18, the McFarland City Council unanimously voted to keep the Western Region Detention Facility in San Diego from closing.
As a result of this vote, many community members are angry with this decision because it is said the Western Region Detention Facility in San Diego detains immigrants who enter illegally.
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What you need to know about the California recall of Governor Newsom
For the second time in California history, a recall attempt against the Governor of California qualified for the ballot.
A recall petition must be signed by enough registered voters to equal 12 percent of the turnout in the last election.
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.
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.