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FDA authorizes Pfizer boosters for children ages five to 11
Children who have received two doses of the vaccine are now eligible to receive their COVID-19 booster at least five months after their second shot; as of now, this is the only vaccine available to children ages five to 11.
Loud for Tomorrow hosts housing event to petition for rent control
This past weekend, the organization gathered feedback and support from residents in Delano for their housing campaign.
Inspireme Counseling and Wellness Center presents the Inaugural Mental Health and Wellness Symposium
On Friday, May 14, 2022, The Inspireme Counseling and Wellness Center hosted The Inaugural Mental Health and Wellness Symposium to encourage students and teens to prioritize their mental health and remind them that they matter.
Bakersfield College professor discusses mental health awareness
The month of May is to raise awareness about the importance of mental health and the impact it has on people’s well being.
‘Bans off our bodies’: local organizations mobilize to support abortion access
The rally was organized by Planned Parenthood Mar Monte, the Dolores Huerta Foundation, Kern Sol News, Women’s March Kern County, Crimson Skye, Bakersfield Aids Project, and champions for reproductive freedom in Kern will take place Saturday, May 14, at Jastro park at 2900 Truxtun Ave in Bakersfield, California.
Parent and expert talks about the available resources for autistic children
Maria Barron, Social Worker, is a mother of an autistic child who is currently 3 years of age.
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Planning to vote? Don’t forget these key election dates
With ballots arriving in the mail, Kern Sol News wants to remind voters of key elections days.
Beyond South Kern
Gavin Newsom unveils revised $97.5 billion California budget surplus
Governor Gavin Newsom unveils a revised State Budget with a surplus of $97.5 billion. This is the biggest surplus that both California and the nation have had.