Keeley Van Middendorp
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Affordable housing continues to be an issue in Kern County
A lack of affordable housing continues to be an issue around California and in Kern County. And there isn't a solution to the problem either. → Read More
Taking a closer look at food insecurity in Kern County
According to the nonprofit Feeding America, nearly a quarter of children in Kern County suffered from food insecurity in 2020. → Read More
Bakersfield's City Park Rangers are making a difference across communities
The City of Bakersfield's Park Ranger Program, started in 2022, has 17 rangers who keep Bakersfield's 61 public parks safe while helping people in need. → Read More
Tax season tips for individuals and businesses using third-party apps
The IRS recently delayed a reporting requirement for online money transfers, but people who use apps like CashApp and Venmo to do business should still be cautious. → Read More
Vice President Harris travels to Monterey Park to honor mass shooting victims
Kamala Harris spoke briefly, visited with victims' families, and laid a wreath at the Star Ballroom memorial. → Read More
Domestic violence remains a problem in Kern County and around the country
“There should be no violence and no fear for your life or for your safety when you're engaged in a committed relationship,” says Open Door Network CEO Lauren Skidmore. → Read More
Kevin McCarthy visits Bakersfield to thank his local supporters
McCarthy, a fourth-generation Kern County native, hopes to create bipartisan momentum in in the House of Representatives during his time as Speaker. → Read More
U.S. student debt tops $1.6 trillion, affecting one-fifth of all U.S. adults
According to Nicholas Hillman at the University of Wisconsin School of Education, the second largest source of American debt next to home mortgages is student loans. → Read More
Lack of affordable housing continues to be a crisis for both California and Kern County
A California Housing Partnership report published in March, 2022 reveals while the state had doubled construction of affordable homes over the past three years, California still fell short. → Read More
County supervisors accept bid to build new transitional homeless shelter project
Residents in Oildale, where the Tiney Oaks Transitional Shelter facility is to be built, say the location the county chose is not suitable for a homeless shelter. → Read More
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and his political history
After 15 rounds of voting, Bakersfield native Kevin McCarthy finally got the nod for Speaker of the House late Friday night. It was the longest contest for the US House Speakership in 164 years. → Read More
How much did January 6 change the political landscape in Kern County?
January 6 and the televised investigation into the events surrounding that day have prompted more people to engage with their elected representatives. → Read More
Medical rights for trans people in California will be solidified under SB 107
Governor Gavin Newsom, who signed SB 109 in September, said "In California, we believe in equality and acceptance." → Read More
California AG Bonta joins coalition defending universal background checks for gun-kit buyers
The legal brief filed Wednesday says the ATF's universal background check rule for gun-kit buyers helps protect the public from untraceable ghost guns being trafficked across state lines. → Read More
It's not over yet: The post-Christmas shopping season is just getting started
The National Retail Federation says the three biggest reasons people shop after Christmas is to find bargains, to use the gift cards, and to return or exchange gifts. → Read More
What really happens to people who forget, refuse, or simply fail to pay their federal income taxes?
Sherod Waite with Moneywise Wealth Management in Bakersfield says that people who can't afford their tax bill should work with the IRS to create a repayment plan and avoid penalties. → Read More
When it's just not your season; managing Seasonal Affective Disorder
According to the National Institute of Mental Health, around 15 million adults in the United States are affected by Seasonal Affective Disorder in the winter months. → Read More
Federal program working to bridge the digital divide comes to Kern County
The Broadband Equity Access and Deployment (BEAD) program provides just over $42 billion to states that distribute the money to counties based on need. → Read More
'A Campesino Christmas' honors and celebrates California's farmworkers
Andres Chavez, grandson of Cesar Chavez, says this is the first time the event is being held at The Forty Acres, but he hopes to make it an annual celebration. → Read More
Youth mental health crisis across the U.S. deepens
The aftereffects of pandemic related school closures linger, as both parents and educators report teens and young adults are still having a tough time coping with life's stressors. → Read More