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Class of 2023 express their thoughts on college applications
High school seniors express their sentiments on applying to college and their plans for the future.
Kern Public Health Department encourages the community to take preventative measures against Winter viruses
During the winter season, many people are starting to get sick and the public health department is seeing an influx of Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) and COVID-19.
How the City of Wasco helped the community during the COVID-19 pandemic
The City of Wasco played a key role during the COVID-19 pandemic as they held pop-up vaccine clinics and food distributions with the help of the American Rescue Plan funding.
‘Don’t forget about your tribe’ Jael Rivera brings Aztec culture to Voorhies Elementary
Imagine seeing your favorite elementary school staff member show up to school one day in full Aztec dance attire with an array of indigenous instruments to perform for you.
McFarland resident shares her experience as a first-time voter
November 8, 2022, was the date to remember to cast your ballot for the consolidated general election.
Latest 2022 Midterm Elections results
These results are from the Kern County Elections Office. As of 9:46 a.m., 24,312 of 25,603 (95.1%) precincts have partially reported their results.
ACLU provides supporters with an Election Day guide
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) created a concise Election Day guide in an effort to ensure that all voters are aware of their rights on Election Day this year.
California is facing a “tripledemic” threat as respiratory illnesses surge
An increase in the number of cases of COVID-19, the flu, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is prompting concern across California communities as threats of three coinciding epidemics — a “tripledemic” — are looming ahead of the upcoming holiday season.
UFW speaks about what AB2183 means and next steps
Governor Gavin Newsom signed the farmworkers union bill, Assembly Bill 2183, which will allow farmworkers to vote for or against unionization.
Kern County Library partners with Kern BHRS to bring Hope and Recovery events to the community
Starting September 29 until December 9, libraries all over Kern will be hosting several creative events and a traveling art show in support of suicide prevention awareness and recovery in partnership with the Kern Behavioral Health & Recovery Services (BHRS).