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Monthly Archives: September 2022
Local mental health advocate is trying to make changes in her community
Jocelyn Myrna Frias Molina is a mental health advocate who helps out her community in any way she can by being part of an organization that advocates for change.
CARB bans sale of new gas-powered vehicles
In order to curb climate change, the California Air Resource Board (CARB) voted on August 25 to ban the sale of new gas-powered vehicles by 2035.
Officials speak about high illiteracy rates in Kern County
Every year during the spring semester all schools around Kern County take assessments to determine whether a student is meeting their reading standards or not.
CCAC celebrates the grand opening of the Bakersfield office location
The Central California Asthma Collaborative (CCAC) — an organization that provides education and direct services emphasizing the prevention and management of asthma — celebrated the grand opening of its new Bakersfield office location on Friday.
Health officials urge people to get their flu shots and booster vaccines
Health officials are urging people to get their flu shot and the booster vaccine before fall and winter.
Community organizations will be hosting a candidate forum
The Dolores Huerta Foundation and a collaboration of other organizations are hosting a candidate forum 6:00 p.m
Fresno State’s Parent University program brings free online classes to local parents
California State University Fresno is partnering with local school districts in California, including the Arvin Union School District, to bring free online classes to parents.
It’s okay to ask for help: Health professionals discuss the rise in teen depression
As the world attempts to return to a sense of normalcy after the pandemic, the shift is not that easy for some teens.
Kern County school officials comment on California teacher shortage
As students have made their way back to the classroom and met their new teachers this school year, Kern County faces an important issue — its lack of teachers.
California lawmakers approve 3200ft setbacks for new and existing wells
On August 31, Senate Bill (SB) 1137, a bill that will prevent new permits for oil and gas drilling within a 3,200-feet comprehensive health and safety zone, was voted 25-10 by Senators to advance to the Governor’s desk.