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Monthly Archives: June 2021
Community members attend vaccination clinic in hopes for a healthier future
The United Against COVID-19 Coalition held a vaccination clinic on Thursday from 11:00 a.m to 7:00 p.m.
Local leader strives to inspire her community for better
NaTesha Johnson is a wife, mother, business owner, and avid community leader with a passion for change.
Stopping the spread: CA Notify
As people continue to get vaccinated against COVID-19, residents still need to take precautions to protect themselves from contracting the virus.
Leaders educate communities on the importance of redistricting
The Latino Community Foundation and California Citizens Redistricting Commission held a Latino Redistricting Briefing virtual session to inform people why the redistricting process matters to the Latino community and how people can raise awareness on important issues in their area.
Sol on the Street: High school Seniors give advice to incoming high school freshman
For many, this marks the final week of middle school for many 8th graders in Kern County.
Governor Newsom announces “Vax for the Win” program to get more Californians vaccinated by June 15
$116.5 million vaccine incentive program – the biggest in the nation – to boost vaccinations as California prepares to fully reopen the economy June 15SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom launched last week “Vax for the Win,” a new multi-faceted vaccine incentive program designed to motivate Californians to get their vaccination leading up to the state’s reopening on June 15.
Local adolescents, parents weigh in on vaccinating their children against COVID-19
The Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine was approved for children between the ages of 12 to 15 by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) earlier this month.
Kern County remains in Orange Tier
The State announced Tuesday that Kern County remains in the Orange Tier for the eighth week in a row.
Fully vaccinated populations remain low in outlying areas of Kern; County conducts outreach efforts to educate communities on vaccine
Although 36 percent of Kern’s eligible population has become vaccinated, some of Kern County’s cities in outlying areas prove to have the lowest vaccination rates in the County.