The city of Bakersfield is asking for the public’s input for two major projects that will affect the lives of schoolchildren and the generally underserved.
Kern County recently returned to the "high" risk level for COVID-19 meaning everyone regardless of vaccine status should wear masks when indoors out in public.
The program, called "Career Launch" offers classes to teens ages 15 to 18 where they'll develop job skills. Afterward, they get to apply and interview for paid summer internships with local companies.