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Butte County formally expands library hours
The Butte County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a resolution on Tuesday that will extend library hours across the ...
Kern County Library Wilson branch reopens with upgrades for educational programs
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Kern County Library Wilson branch reopened to public after a major renovation project. The new and improved space in south Bakersfield gives kids and people of all ...
Grand reopening of Wilson Branch Library another sign of rebirth for the county library system
There was a feeling of celebration in the air as librarians, educators, parents and elected officials gathered Thursday morning to reopen and dedicate yet another one of the remodeled gems of the Kern ...
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SEIU 24-hour strike puts most Kern County services at a standstill
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — On Wednesday, a massive group of protestors united in front of the Kern County administrative building in response to what they called the “county’s unfair bargaining and ...
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Join Kern library's reading challenge, earn 3 free In-N-Out burgers by April 12
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The Kern County Library is hosting an In-N-Out Reading Challenge this month. After reading 5 books or reading for 300 minutes, children from ages 4 to 12 can ...
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One-day strike to close most Kern County offices
Many county services will be impacted by a one-day strike by Kern County employees on Wednesday, but law enforcement, fire protection and the Kern County Superior Court will not be affected. In Taft, ...
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Kern County workers to strike Wednesday over staffing and wage concerns
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Kern County workers, represented by the local Service Employees International Union (SEIU), are set to hold a one-day strike at all county locations. The union ...
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‘Night in the Library’ returns to Brooklyn Public Library for after-hours fun
The Brooklyn Public Library’s beloved “Night in the Library” event is returning to its Central branch, offering thought-provoking programming stretching far beyond its usual hours of operation.
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Immigration Raids Rattled Kern County. Now, the ACLU Is Suing over Alleged Abuses
The Santa Barbara Independent republishes stories from CalMatters.org on state and local issues impacting readers in Santa Barbara County. Border Patrol agents slashed tires, yanked people out of ...
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Community Voices: Kern County’s new steel mill will do more than make steel — it will be a long-term community partner
Despite being the world’s fifth largest economy, California doesn't produce a pound of steel. That will soon change. This month, we’re breaking ground on a new steel mill in eastern Kern County.
ICE agents are setting their sights on L.A. What employers need to know
Given the Trump administration's stated desire to ratchet up immigration enforcement and deportations, officials say it's ...