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City of Delano begins installing cameras around town to assist with investigations, considers installing more at parks
The City of Delano began installing surveillance cameras around town last week as a way to help the police department with investigations.
Assemblyman Rudy Salas to host free self-defense classes this weekend
This weekend, assemblyman Rudy Salas is hosting two free self-defense classes, which will provide participants an opportunity to learn self-defense techniques while gaining valuable information and strategies for avoiding potentially dangerous situations.
Jack Becker talks about bike safety and Bike Bakersfield on In the 661
In this segment of In the 661, Jack Becker of Bike Bakersfield talks about what they are doing in Arvin to improve health outcomes!
County allocates $2M for parks, prioritizing ‘building healthy, safe, forward-thinking’ communities through general plan
BY: Juan Zuniga
Promising to work toward building healthier, safer communities, Kern County has allocated $2 million for the development and enhancement of parks across Kern County, County Administrative Officer Ryan Alsop announced during a Building Healthy Communities special meeting.
Arvin Community Celebrates New Action Park With Opening Event
By Yesenia Aguilar & Luis Alvarado
After a long time of youth led planning and meeting, DiGiorgio Action Park in Arvin finally hosted a grand opening that drew dozens of skaters from around Kern County.
Help Improve Your Community, Oct. 13
The County of Kern is in the process of updating its General Plan, which determines how a county will grow and how land will be used.