It's back-to-school today for students at California State University Bakersfield as the fall semester begins. It's all part of a week of with several events and activities.
It's the first start to a normal school year since the pandemic began. 23ABC's Kallyn Hobmann spoke with two high school seniors about their experience amid COVID-19 and inflation.
Many children in Kern County returned to school Wednesday and good news for parents: they won't have to worry about paying for lunches this school year.