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Arvin High School broke ground on a new community school and parent center building that will open in January, adding a food pantry, clothing closet, and meeting rooms to serve students, families, and community members—fostering expanded support.

Mother Jessica Lewis said her 4-year-old son came home bruised with no explanation from the Panama Buena Vista School District, so she now calls for cameras in special education classrooms and moved him to a different school — a step that aims to improve safety and communication.

California regulators approved new tire efficiency standards set to begin in 2029 and fully roll out by 2033.

The rules are expected to save fuel and cut emissions while industry groups warn they may raise tire prices and limit choices.

State regulators held a listening session in Bakersfield on Wednesday to gather views on carbon management.

The session revealed deeply divided opinions from Kern County communities about the proposed climate action.

Kern County Fire Department urges residents to stay ready during National Preparedness Month.

They advise knowing evacuation zones (like home, work, and school), signing up for alerts, and preparing emergency kits to face wildfires and winter storms.

New CalFresh work requirements took effect Sept.

1 in Kern County, requiring recipients to work, attend school, or volunteer for 20 hours a week to keep benefits—more changes including increased SNAP amounts will come Oct. 1 as food banks adapt.

Players complained of dust-related breathing problems during a Delano High football game, prompting the district to close Gene Beck Stadium (for natural turf repairs).

The Sept. 11 home game has been moved to RFK High School while the field is set to reopen for the Oct. 16 contest against Shafter.