The Department of Human Services is spreading holiday cheer to foster youth across Kern County with its annual Holiday Cottage Days Program sponsored by Kern Partnership for Children and Families.
Under California's Safe Surrender law, a parent can surrender their infant to a hospital or fire department within 72 hours of birth, "No shame, No blame, No names."
The Kern County Board of Supervisors met Tuesday as scheduled for a Board Meeting. Supervisor Phillip Peters (District 1), Chairman Zack Scrivner (District 2), Supervisor Mike Maggard (District 3), Supervisor