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Monthly Archives: January 2021
La Campesina radio DJ ‘El Pollo’ dies, radio network confirms
Local radio DJ Fernando Ambriz, also known as El Pollo, died over the weekend.
Ambriz was a radio DJ for La Campesina and worked for the organization for 20 years.
Biden announces goals for first 100 days of Presidency
Since Franklin D. Roosevelt’s presidency, it has become a tradition to dissect the productivity of every president thereafter.
President Joe Biden emphasizes unity during inauguration speech
As President Joe Biden was sworn into office in Washington DC Wednesday, his speech was filled with thoughts of hope, unity, and change for the better.
With continued increase in screen time, expert offers tips to protect body from muscular disorder
As the pandemic continues, those in distance learning and those working from home will continue to endure increased screen time as school and work remain online.
Kern Public Health to open COVID-19 mass vaccination site at Fairgrounds with soft launch this week
A mass vaccination site in Kern County is set to open Wednesday, Kern County Public Health Department officials said.
Q&A: CSUB professor discusses legality of sitting president pardoning oneself
Donald Trump was impeached last week for the role he played in the riot at the capitol.
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.
Commentary: The first step to re-gaining public trust is holding people accountable for their actions
Trust is the glue that binds people, society, and community together. Trust is correlated with increased civic participation, decreased corruption, increased resilience to disasters, decreased economic inequality, and decreases in illegal activities.