On December 24, Federal Judge Casey Pitts halted policies that allowed Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to arrest individuals attending routine immigration court hearings.
From Dec. 18 to Jan. 31, Kern County District Four will host a clothing drive open to community participation.
Buying a home for the first time can be a daunting thought, especially as the cost of homes rises.
Kern Sol News spoke to small local businesses in Delano and McFarland to ask a few questions: What accomplishments are they proud of this year, and what do they hope to accomplish by the end of next year?
As 2025 comes to a close, Michelle Corson, Program Manager and Public Relations Officer for Kern County Public Health, discussed preliminary data on topics including Valley Fever and measles.
By: Alyssa Ramirez
Ana Olvera, from Kern County Behavioral Health and Recovery Services, discussed drug use in Kern County and available recovery programs.
The American Civil Liberties Union, Precision Law Office, and California Collaborative for Immigrant Justice (CCIJ) filed a motion for a temporary restraining order on December 16 for two detainees at the Core Civic Detention Center in California City, for two detainees who are not receiving proper medical care.
Kaiser Permanente has awarded a $60,000 grant to Community Action Partnership of Kern (CAPK) to help address food insecurity for families across Kern County.
Council member Gilbert T. Alvarado and Senator Melissa Hurtado
On December 16, the Shafter City Council members, City Staff, elected officials, representatives, and residents gathered to celebrate a groundbreaking event at one of the newest housing developments in town.
On Dec. 16, the City of McFarland and its partners held a groundbreaking ceremony announcing the construction of McFarland’s first dedicated police department and community center, located at the corner of Taylor and Mast.