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Monthly Archives: November 2021
Vaccines continue to be the best weapon against COVID-19
After first being collected earlier this month in South Africa, the World Health Organization announced a new COVID-19 variant of concern on November 26.
Local coalition continues to spread vaccine equity in Kern County
Since receiving their funding from Public Health Institute’s Together Towards Health Initiative, the United Against COVID-19 (UAC) Coalition has helped over 3,000 residents of Kern County’s hardest hit communities receive their COVID-19 vaccinations.
Arvin COVID-19 test site relocates to Lamont Library
The state run OptumServe COVID-19 test site currently operating at the Arvin Public Health Building, 204 S.
Arvin’s water quality increases thanks to Committee for a Better Arvin
Last month, Arvin was reported to have the cleanest water in Arvin history.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the California State Water Resources Control Board (State Water Board) announced that Arvin is now in compliance with arsenic drinking water standards.
All adults are now eligible for COVID-19 booster shots
Following the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) authorization for COVID-19 vaccine booster shots last week, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has approved Moderna and Pfizer’s booster shots for all adults who are fully vaccinated.
Kern County is one of 18 communities to benefit from State broadband project to help bridge digital divide
Kern County is one of 18 locations that Governor Gavin Newson has committed to bridging the digital divide.
Legendary McFarland runner Thomas Valles heading to NYC Marathon
Thomas Valles is a McFarland legend who was at the forefront of the 1987 championship team and now coaches the girls cross country team at McFarland high school and will be participating in the 50th annual New York City Marathon.
Meet the finalists running for Arvin’s next City Manager
The Arvin City Council is down to four City Manager finalists.
The top candidates are Peter Cosentini from Huntington Beach, California, Jeff Jones, current Financial Director and Interim City Manager, Ricardo Noguera from Cape Coral, Florida, and Donovan Olsen from Ames, Iowa.
Boys & Girls Club to host COVID-19 vaccination clinics for children this week
With COVID-19 vaccines now available for children five years old and up, the Boys & Girls Club of Kern County is working with collaborative healthcare partners to create accessible and family friendly Boys & Girls Club locations for youth vaccination clinics.
Los fondos de bonos ayudan a liberar al solicitante de asilo salvadoreño
Después de pasar más de 1000 días lejos de su familia, y casi tres años bajo la custodia de ICE, por un crimen que no cometió, el padre Salvadoreño Willian finalmente pudo reunirse con su familia y comunidad el 25 de octubre.