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Monthly Archives: January 2022
COVID-19 vaccine and testing resources announced as Moderna vaccine gets approved
Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine. The second approved vaccine will be marketed as Spikevax for the prevention of COVID-19 in individuals 18 years of age and older.
Kern County’s HCV (Section 8) Waiting List is now open
For the first time in a decade, the Housing Authority of the County of Kern (HA) has opened the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program Waiting List.
CSU system announces caste being added to anti-discrimination policy
The Cal State University system has announced that they will be adding caste to their Interim CSU Policy Prohibiting Discrimination, Harassment, Sexual Misconduct, Sexual Exploitation, Dating Violence, Domestic Violence, Stalking, and Retaliation issued on January 1, 2022.
Some water companies to receive debt relief for residents during the pandemic
During the pandemic many people lost their jobs and had a hard time paying their bills.
Virtual citizenship workshop for community members
NALEO Educational Fund will be hosting a virtual citizenship workshop on March 19, 2022 from 9:00 a.m.
Kern County residents speak about the fight against the COVID-19 surge
A mother of two, Claudia Guzman, wants to protect her family from COVID-19 in order to prevent any serious illness that would lead to hospitalization.
Fourth Kern County COVID-19 surge expected to peak tomorrow
With 1,620 newly reported confirmed COVID-19 cases in Kern, the county’s total confirmed cases have now surpassed 200,000.
Residents speak about importance of vaccine clinics, getting vaccinated
With COVID-19 cases rising, there are a lot of resources available to get vaccinated and get tested.
Legislation to Tackle Youth Suicide Prevention Passes Key Committee
Assemblymember Rudy Salas introduced legislation – Assembly Bill (AB) 58 – to address the increase in youth suicides and self-harm across the state by improving youth suicide prevention within schools.
Free COVID-19 vaccine and testing clinics
With 8,737 newly reported confirmed COVID-19 cases and eight new deaths in Kern County on January 18, the demand for COVID-19 is continuing at a high rate.