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Governor Newsom highlights job creation efforts in Kern County
Governor Gavin Newsom visited a sustainable, low-emissions cement plant in Lebec yesterday as part of his push to expand job opportunities in California’s environmentally friendly industries.
Arvin elects a new mayor; Delano sees return of a familiar face on its city council
Olivia Calderon is the apparent winner in the race for Arvin mayor
The November 5 general election shook things up in Arvin and Delano.
Candidates share visions for Kern County schools at public forum
On Thursday evening, community members gathered at the MLK Community Center to meet and hear from local school board candidates seeking seats across several key educational districts.
Kern County hosts informational meeting for Borel Fire victims
Kern County is organizing an informational meeting on September 19 at 2:00 p.m. to address Phase 2 of the Consolidated Debris Removal Program for victims of the Borel Fire.
Kern Coalition outlines plans to bring quality jobs to residents
Dolores Huerta addresses audience at the Kern Coalition Summit meeting. Huerta urged job and safety protections for farmworkers
An ongoing effort to bring new jobs to Kern County is generating excitement but is still in its planning stages led by the Kern Coalition.
Community invited to help shape future air quality and climate research
The community of Lamont has been invited to participate in a public, in-person workshop on September 12 to provide input on the California Air Resources Board’s (CARB) future research on air quality, climate change, health, and sustainable communities.
Public invited to workshops on Kern County groundwater emergency
Photo of the Kern County Subbasin provided by the State Water Resources Control Board.
The Kern County groundwater basin is facing a critical threat as water is being pumped faster than it can be replenished, jeopardizing both drinking water and irrigation supplies.
First workshop on tenants’ rights held at MLK Center
Renters wanted to know what they could do to get help on various issues with their landlord and or management company.
Advocacy groups demand fair housing and community involvement
For the second time, both the City of Bakersfield and Kern County’s Housing Elements have been deemed out of compliance by the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD).
Bakersfield kicks off Eviction Prevention Program to help low-income renters
Low-income residents and families who struggle with housing issues with their landlords are about to get some much-needed help from the city of Bakersfield.