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Lamont Celebrates Long-Awaited Park Renovation Project
Community members, local leaders, and state officials gathered Monday to celebrate the groundbreaking of a $9.5 million renovation project that will transform Lamont Park with new recreational facilities designed by and for Lamont residents.
New CalFresh Work Requirements May Disqualify 33,000 Current Recipients in Kern
As of June 1, new work requirements will take effect for the CalFresh program, making about 33,000 people in Kern County who receive CalFresh possibly ineligible, according to Jacquie Huang, the Assistant Program Manager assigned to CalFresh Policy from the Kern County Department of Human Services.
Permit and Regulation Resource Guide for Street Vendors and New Businesses
As conversations grow in Bakersfield about street vendors following the Casa Loma Swap meet vendors’ having to move from their space, Kern Sol News has put together a list of steps people can take to get their permits if they choose.
CA Organizations Oppose Voter ID Initiative
The American Civil Liberties Union of Northern California and several other organizations have come together to oppose the Voter ID initiative led by Reform California and State Assemblymember Carl DeMaio.
New Proposed Bill Would Cap H-2A Visas at 400,000 a Year
The United Farmworkers Foundation (UFW) supports the Protect U.S. Farmworkers Act, introduced last week by several Democratic representatives.
Family Advocates Host Pajama Drive and Educational Event in Delano
The Carlos Marquez Forever 34 Foundation has partnered with the Aaron’s Haven of Hope Foundation to bring resources and information to the Delano community through a pajama drive and ornament-decorating event on Wednesday, Dec.
Organizations Hosting Thanksgiving Food Giveaways
As the holiday season approaches, Kern Sol sought out organizations across Kern County that provide food services and resources during this time of year.
Community Members Graduate From Microgrid and Clean Energy Courses
To increase sustainability in communities, several organizations collaborated to train community leaders on microgrid systems to promote clean energy projects, such as bringing more solar panels to communities.
A New Study Highlights Community Needs of the South Central Valley
The UC Merced Community and Labor Center collaborated with the Dolores Huerta Foundation to conduct a community needs assessment in the South Central Valley, covering Kern, Kings, Tulare, and Fresno counties.
Free Sand Available to Residents in Preparation for Heavy Rainfall
In preparation for heavy rainfall across Kern County, the Kern County Public Works Department has delivered sand to several locations throughout the county.