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Monthly Archives: August 2022
BCSD votes NO to the CAAT petition for a charter school
The Bakersfield City School District voted NO on the Central for Arts and Technology (CAAT) petition to build a charter school on Tuesday night.
President Biden signs Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 into law
On August 16, President Joe Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 into law which will lower costs for families, combat the climate crisis, reduce the deficit, and finally ask the largest corporations to pay their fair share.
Pfizer requests FDA authorization for updated COVID-19 booster shots that target the BA.4 and BA.5 variants
Pfizer recently asked the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to authorize their newly updated COVID-19 booster shots for people aged 12 and older.
Baby Cafe helps mothers overcome breastfeeding difficulties
With August being National Breastfeeding Month, it is important to be aware of some of the struggles that mothers face when it comes to breastfeeding their babies.
Mojave Inland Port will bring thousands of jobs to Kern County
The Mojave Inland Port will create 3,000 new jobs in Kern County with almost $230 million in labor income.
McFarland High unveils new building for classes
McFarland Unified School District held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to showcase the new two-story classroom building.
District Board President Jim Beltran said he was excited for the opening of this new two-story classroom building to be utilized by the students and staff.
Governor Gavin Newsom announces plan to address youth mental health
Governor Gavin Newsom unveiled his “Master Plan for Kids Mental Health” on Thursday. The plan is in response to increased depression and suicide rates in California children.
Advocates call for accountability ahead of the TRUTH Act Community Forum
The Kern County Board of Supervisors will be holding a community forum for the California Transparent Review of Unjust Transfers and Holds (TRUST) Act during their regularly scheduled meeting at 9 a.m.
Kern County Public Health releases latest Valley Fever Data
Kern County Public Health Department and the Kern Medical Valley Fever Institute held a press conference Tuesday to announce the latest Valley Fever data and launch their new Valley Fever dashboard.
Donor mom and transplant recipient shares the importance of National Minority Donor Awareness
Precious McCowan is an organ donor advocate who has served on both the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network (OPTN) Kidney Transplant Committee and a special workgroup on a specific policy proposal.