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Back-to-school events in Kern County
The new school year is approaching, and it’s time to start preparing. Several organizations are taking a step to make this process easier for families.
Kern County resources that can be used to stay cool
While various cities throughout Kern County continue to experience triple-digit temperatures, it becomes increasingly important for individuals to remain cool and safe during the extreme heat.
The Arts Council of Kern with the help of a local artist has made a survey asking for community input
Wednesday, June 21st, was the Arts Council of Kern’s (ACK) press conference in front of the Kern County Museum to announce the start of their new Intersections project.
Kern County’s first confirmed case of St. Louis Encephalitis Virus
Summer is here, and everyone is ready to be outside. Sadly so are the mosquitoes, and the first human case of the St.
From the Mud clothing brand has a special dedication to the community of Delano
Adrian Alcaraz and Patrick Orque started their own clothing brand that has a special meaning not just to them, but for their community as well.
BCSD encouraging enrollment ahead of new school year
With the new school year beginning August 16, the Bakersfield City School District (BCSD) is encouraging Bakersfield families within their school district to begin planning for the upcoming year.
Technical assistance and grant program launches for small businesses
The Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Technical Assistance and Grant Program will be launching on July first to assist small businesses.
Bakersfield City Council rejects additional funding for Eviction Prevention Services program
During their June 28 meeting, the Bakersfield City Council chose not to allocate additional funding from the Fiscal Year 2024 budget to create the Eviction Prevention Services program, the comprehensive right-to-counsel program that would provide tenant rights education and outreach, legal services, and advice for landlord/tenant issues, and attorney representation for tenants in court.
CSUB honors Juneteenth with a panel of local leaders
Juneteenth is a historical federal holiday that honors the first June 19th in 1865 when Texas was forced by Union troops to free all enslaved people.
California Department of Technology launches survey to identify equity barriers in the digital divide
In an effort to understand and address equity barriers in a digital environment, the California Department of Technology launched an online survey.