Bat rabies alert in Kern County prompts caution
Kern County Public Health warns residents bat season is active after three Bakersfield bats tested positive for rabies in zip codes 93307 93308 and 93314. The notice urges avoid contact seal homes prevent entry vaccinate pets and seek medical care if exposed. Authorities advise keeping bats out of homes and contacting Animal Control for help.
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Kern County Department of Public Health
Bakersfield
B.A. Jinadu
Kern County
Bat
Boyce Dylan
Director of
Disease Control
Animal Control
Former gang member speaks to at risk students in Bakersfield
Willie Lopez a renowned speaker visited Bakersfield on May 4 addressing about 300 at risk Kern County students from 31 schools at the Bakersfield City School District. The event, part of Law Week, ran 8 35 to 11 a m and included awards for formerly truant students.
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Willie Lopez
Bakersfield
Kern County
Lopez
Bakersfield City
Vicky Thompson
Willie
Thompson
Kern
Superintendent of Schools
District Attorney's Office
Probation Department
Chronic truants ordered to two days in jail
A Kern County Superior Court judge sentenced six minors aged 13 to 17 to two days in custody for contempt of court after multiple truancy referrals and court appearances. The District Attorney’s Office pursued contempt to push mandatory school attendance, with DA Ed Jagels stressing the aim to keep juveniles in school and prevent daytime crime.
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Kern County
Ed Jagels
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