In a county like Kern where its not hard to find a restaurant or bar operating in apparent violation of Californias 11-month-old pandemic health order, the agency responsible for coming down on offenders hasnt been shy about pursuing criminal charges.
On Monday, local farm workers became eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, but advocates say Kern County lacks the infrastructure to effectively reach the hard-hit population.
Bakersfield residents Janie Keller and Audilia Gallardo began their friendship at a tough moment in each of their lives. Gallardos mom was at the end of her life, and Keller found that her body was beginning to fail her.
Although the specifics and details have not been finalized, the Kern High School District is taking steps toward returning student-athletes who participate in outdoor sports to campuses starting as early as Monday.
Last year McKee Middle School eighth grader Bree Goessman participated in the county Oral Language Festival and took home the bronze, but it wasnt quite like this.