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Monthly Archives: July 2022
GET bus public hearing discusses new funding and projects
The Golden Empire Transit (GET) District buses have been servicing Greater Bakersfield and its adjacent unincorporated communities since 1973.
Alex Fan: changing the world one op-ed and dance at a time
Alex Fan is passionate about history, social justice, and dance. While the three seem like they’d take him down three different paths, especially dance, he perfectly mixed the three.
Local non-profit provides free legal assistance to Kern County residents
Greater Bakersfield Legal Assistance (GBLA) is a non-profit organization that offers free legal services in civil matters to low-income residents living in Kern County.
California Department of Pesticide Regulation’s 2023 Research and Alliance Grants Programs Open Soon
As part of the state’s goal of transitioning to system-wide adoption of safer, more sustainable pest management practices, the Department of Pesticide Regulation’s (DPR) Grants Programs have enhanced funding available to support projects that advance Integrated Pest Management (IPM) research, knowledge, tools, outreach, and implementation.
Kern Public Health expands Certified Healthy Restaurant Initiative
Kern County Public Health has expanded its healthy restaurant initiative “Certified Healthy,” which empowers residents to choose restaurants in their area that offer healthier food options.
COMMENTARY: Being black and part of the LGBTQ+ community
From an early age, many nicknames were used to describe me in my family. My nickname was Ivy, stink, and poison Ivy.
Alessandra Hernando: showing surface-level support for causes is not enough
Alessandra Hernando, joined the organization Loud for Tomorrow because she wanted to make a change in her community.
Governor Newsom takes action to restrict ghost guns, protect Californians from gun violence
Governor Gavin Newsom on Thursday signed legislation to take on the gun industry and get more guns off California streets.
Kern County celebrates Purple Ribbon Month to protect children
On Tuesday, the Kern County Board of Supervisors proclaimed July as Purple Ribbon Month in Kern County, in honor of Kaitlyn’s Law.
Kern County Public Health launches Know Your Numbers program in Ridgecrest
The Kern County Public Health Services Department launched the Know Your Numbers program in Ridgecrest on Thursday at Ridgecrest Salvation Army.