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Monthly Archives: May 2022
Governor Newsom proposes plan to strengthen abortion access and protections
Currently the U.S. Supreme Court appears to be prepared to overturn Roe v. Wade and other states throughout the country are attempting to pass laws to restrict access to reproductive health care and ban abortions.
Loud for Tomorrow hosts housing event to petition for rent control
This past weekend, the organization gathered feedback and support from residents in Delano for their housing campaign.
Inspireme Counseling and Wellness Center presents the Inaugural Mental Health and Wellness Symposium
On Friday, May 14, 2022, The Inspireme Counseling and Wellness Center hosted The Inaugural Mental Health and Wellness Symposium to encourage students and teens to prioritize their mental health and remind them that they matter.
Learn how to register to vote in person or by mail
Voting elections are set to take place on June 7 and all active voters will be receiving a vote-by-mail ballot.
Bakersfield College professor discusses mental health awareness
The month of May is to raise awareness about the importance of mental health and the impact it has on people’s well being.
‘Bans off our bodies’: local organizations mobilize to support abortion access
The rally was organized by Planned Parenthood Mar Monte, the Dolores Huerta Foundation, Kern Sol News, Women’s March Kern County, Crimson Skye, Bakersfield Aids Project, and champions for reproductive freedom in Kern will take place Saturday, May 14, at Jastro park at 2900 Truxtun Ave in Bakersfield, California.
Newsom proposed $18.1 Billion Inflation Relief Package
A press release from the governor’s office announced that Governor Newsom has proposed a $18.1 Billion inflation relief package.
Parent and expert talks about the available resources for autistic children
Maria Barron, Social Worker, is a mother of an autistic child who is currently 3 years of age.
Local organizations awarded $1 million for youth substance use prevention and documentary filmmaking
TYM4Change, ShePower Leadership Academy, and MLKcommUNITY Initiative have been awarded $1 million through Elevate Youth California for youth substance use prevention activities and to study the barriers to equity, inclusion, and access for youth and families living in Southeast Bakersfield through youth-led research and filmmaking.
Los expertos en salud insisten a la comunidad a recibir una vacuna de refuerzo en medio del aumento de COVID
La administración de Biden predice que hasta 100 millones de personas más podrían contraer la COVID-19 en otoño e invierno, por lo que es crucial que las personas reciban la vacuna de refuerzo.