Equal Rights Advocates remains determined to keep fighting after overturn of Roe v. Wade

Equal Rights Advocates (ERA) released a press release after the Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v.

The city of Arvin is providing an emergency cooling center due to a two-day power outage

The power outage was due to a lightning strike that happened Wednesday afternoon. The power is expected to be restored by noon on Friday.

Kern to receive just over $3 million for housing and services for people experiencing mental illness, substance abuse

Kern County is set to receive just over $3 million to increase housing and treatment options for those currently struggling with mental illness and substance abuse.

988 will be the new national lifeline starting on July 16

Starting July 16, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline will be a three-digit code, 988. People will be able to call, text, or chat to help callers with mental health in suicidal crisis or emotional distress.

DACA recipient reflects on what he has accomplished in 10 years

June 15 was the 10th anniversary of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, also known as DACA; in 2012 President Barack Obama created DACA to allow undocumented minors to obtain a work permit for two years.  

The FDA said that the Pfizer vaccine has proven to be effective for children 5 and under

Health experts are expecting the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to soon authorize both the Pfizer and Moderna vaccine.