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Kern County Library expands digital access, all branches to remain closed through April
The Kern County Library announced it has expanded access to their digital collection to the public and extended closure of all branches during the COVID-19 pandemic.
All 47 school districts in Kern County to remain closed through 2019-2020 academic year, meal programs continue
The Kern County Superintendent of Schools announced Wednesday it is following Governor Newsom’s lead, and schools will remain closed through the end of the academic school year.
‘Virtual library fun’: Kern County Library closure doesn’t stop staff from providing services online
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Kern County Library branches will be closed effective immediately at the direction of the Kern County Administrative Office and Kern County Department of Public Health.
Kern High, BCSD announce free meal distribution plan, locations during temporary school closure
With the temporary closure of K-12 school across Kern County in response to COVID-19, school districts are working to deliver food to the people they serve.
Non-resident tests positive for COVID-19 while in Kern
A non-resident has tested positive for COVID-19 while visiting Kern County, the Kern County Public Health Department announced Tuesday morning in a press release.
‘A pretty big change’: Some college students struggle to make adjustment to online education
With the closures of local colleges, universities, and K-12 schools, Kern County’s young people and families are left to rearrange their lives and adjust to alternate methods of education amid the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic.
Bakersfield College students attending in-person classes express concerns for COVID-19
With the Health Department announcing Tuesday a non-resident tested positive while in Kern, college students were extra cautious when attending school Tuesday.
KCSOS task forces to provide essential services to students during school closure
Kern County Superintendent of Schools is constructing a plan to provide services to students throughout Kern while schools are temporarily closed for the next month, KCSOS said during a press conference Monday morning.
Kern County COVID-19 Relief Fund established to help those in need
The Kern Community Foundation has established a Kern County COVID-19 Relief Fund to address the needs of the region’s most vulnerable residents impacted by the Coronavirus.