Local News Briefs
Here’s a quick rundown of some of the top local news stories:
Industrial Technology Skills Challenge
The Regional Occupational Center on South Mt. Vernon Avenue recently hosted the Industrial Technology Skills Challenge. The event on Saturday featured competitions in various fields.
Texas Education Board Approves Bible-Infused Curriculum Option
The Texas State Board of Education has given preliminary approval to a proposed curriculum that incorporates the Bible. If adopted, the program would be optional for public schools for kindergarten through fifth grade.
California Lottery Benefits Public Education
A look at how proceeds from the California Lottery are used to support public education.
USDA Addresses Bird Flu Impact on Egg Prices
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is monitoring the ongoing bird flu outbreak, which is expected to contribute to increased egg prices this year. The agency forecasts that prices could rise by over 40%.
Crash on Stockdale Hwy and Coffee Rd
Authorities are investigating a fatal crash that occurred at the intersection of Stockdale Hwy and Coffee Rd in SW Bakersfield.
Political Updates
President Trump has stated his belief that President Biden’s last-minute pardons are “void” because they were signed using an autopen.
