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How Covid-19 mutates and its new strains
Viruses constantly change through mutation, so new variants of a virus are expected. They naturally mutate as they spread through a population and happen by chance.
Eastside overpass transformed into inspiring message for youth in community
One Eastside Bakersfield overpass is getting a makeover, with a mission to inspire young girls and women in the community to strive for excellence and achieve their goals.
Primex, Wasco State Prison, Kingston Healthcare Center receive fines from state for violations in COVID-19 infection prevention
Multiple Kern County-based companies and facilities have received fines from the state these past few months for not following COVID-19 infection prevention in the workplace.
Kern County moves into the third tier of the first phase of Kern’s COVID-19 vaccination plan
The Kern County Public Health Department announced Friday it is moving into the next tier of its vaccination plan, now allowing for more Kern residents to receive the vaccine.
COMMENTARY: It couldn’t be any more clear. White privilege on full display as rioters storm, terrorize U.S. Capital
On Wednesday, terrorists stormed the U.S Capitol, which caused an unbelievable amount of mayhem; however, Even after all the chaos, danger and damage they caused, they were met with little to no resistance from law enforcement.
Pandemic puts strain on local EMS system as it experiences ‘sharp’ increase in 911 calls, resulting in longer off-load times, shortage of ambulances
As Kern’s hospitals get closer to reaching max capacity, local emergency medical services are forced to become the temporary emergency departments for many patients seeking ambulances during this COVID-19 surge.
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Violence breaks out in the Nation’s Capital during protest Wednesday
What began as a constitutional gathering descended into an evening of chaos. The nation’s senators and representatives were civilly counting the electoral votes when suddenly a group of Trump supporters trespassed into the nation’s Capital.
Beyond South Kern
Q&A: McFarland school social worker discusses how mental health services have changed as a result of pandemic
With the COVID-19 pandemic still affecting communities across the nation, many people — especially young people — are experiencing increased mental health problems, such as anxiety and depression.