Environmental organizations filed a lawsuit against San Joaquin Valley Unified Air Pollution Control District

A lawsuit was filed against the San Joaquin Valley Unified Air Pollution Control District (Valley Air District) by San Joaquin Valley environmental justice advocates with the Central Valley Air Quality Coalition, Center on Race, Poverty, and the Environment, Committee for a Better Arvin, Committee for a Better Shafter, and Delano Guardians. 

UCLA and Kern County collaborate to empower high school students with free college-level education course

This summer, UCLA will be partnering with Kern County to offer a free college-level course in Education via Zoom where Kern County students will be paired with a college mentor and receive college units. 

CAPK holds a book giveaway and resource fair

On May 24th at 4:00 p.m., Community Action Partnership Kern (CAPK) will hold a book giveaway and a resource fair for the community.

Kern County Public Health recognizes EMS Week 2023: honoring those who provide emergency care

This week, Kern County Public Health has joined the county’s emergency medical service providing partners in recognizing EMS Week 2023: “Where Emergency Care Begins.”

Local leaders discuss how they prioritize their mental health

Prioritizing mental health can be difficult for many people especially when busy. Many local leaders have a variety of roles that keep them on the go every day.

Mental Health Awareness Month: sparking conversations, breaking stigmas, and seeking help

May is mental health awareness month and to Yanin Ayon this month is about sparking conversations and allowing people to ask questions and be able to talk about mental health without fear of judgment.