Health officials offer quarantine tips for larger household sizes

February 9, 2021 / By Celeste Ramos

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, families nationwide have been worried about catching the virus and spreading it to their loved ones.

Those who feed Kern’s children work through pandemic despite changes in work

February 8, 2021 / By Estrella Ramos

According to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, essential workers are those who conduct a range of operations and services that are typically essential to continue critical infrastructure operations.

Q&A: Local doctor says COVID-19 ‘vaccine is the fastest and efficient way to be protected’ from virus

February 8, 2021 / By Celeste Ramos

The COVID-19 mass vaccination site at the Kern County Fairgrounds is accepting appointments for this week.

COMMENTARY: Representation matters, especially for Black women and girls

February 7, 2021 / By JaNell Gore

Growing up, I hardly saw women in the media that looked like and represented me. To say it was rare is an understatement. 

19 COVID-19 definitions to help readers navigate pandemic updates

February 3, 2021 / By Estrella Ramos

To help the public stay informed on the COVID-19 update, media has been reporting on any and all updates.

Unapologetically Women

February 3, 2021 / By JaNell Gore

She’s a woman 

She’ll grow up, maybe get a job in her degree

Definitely get a husband

Have as many children as he pleases 

She’ll know that managing her family comes before any superficial need she thinks exists 

She knows that her duty as a woman 

Is to be a loving wife and mother

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COVID-19 testing remains a priority in Kern, health officials say

February 2, 2021 / By Elizabeth Sanchez

Although administering COOVID-19 vaccinations appears to be the main priority among health professionals, COVID-19 testing remains a priority in Kern County, Kern County Public Health officials say.

Fauci: U.S. may have enough herd immunity by end of summer to protect society from COVID-19 pandemic

February 2, 2021 / By Estrella Ramos

The Covid-19 pandemic will one day mark an era in our history books. The earliest recorded pandemic occurred in Athens, 430 B.C.

Immigrant rights advocates call to end ‘inhumane’ treatment of children in detention facilities

February 2, 2021 / By Edith Mata

Central Valley Human Right Organizers took action Saturday in downtown Bakersfield to raise awareness of the inhuman situation children are facing inside Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention centers.