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Monthly Archives: May 2023
CCAC representatives continue working alongside community members to improve the air quality in Delano
There was a case study done on the Covanta Power Plant that shut down in 2016 due to the lack of state incentive programs to keep it operating.
Health4Kern Coalition urges residents to prioritize healthcare and renew Medi-Cal coverage
Tuesday, outside the 1st Street Clinica Sierra Vista office, the #Health4Kern (H4K) Coalition held a press conference encouraging residents to prioritize their healthcare and not delay doctor visits.
STD rates in Kern County: a Q&A with Patrick Salazar from Kern Public Health Department
With Sexually Transmitted Diseases and infections on the rise in Kern County, Kern Sol News spoke to Patrick Salazar, the program manager with the Kern County Public Health Department.
Bakersfield hosts Southeast Strong Fest to showcase Transformative Climate Communities projects
On May 13, the City of Bakersfield will be hosting the Southeast Strong Fest for community members to learn about how City staff are working to transform the community.
CSUB students spread awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women
California State University of Bakersfield (CSUB) and the Native & Indigenous Student Coalition planned events for this year’s National Week of Action to spread awareness regarding the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW), which often includes young girls and two-spirit individuals.
Jess Nieto Memorial Conference celebrates Chicano Studies founder at Bakersfield College Delano Campus
Bakersfield College’s Delano campus will host The Jess Nieto Memorial conference from 8:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m.
Centennial’s Virtual Enterprise team tackled social isolation and won the nationals
For the first time in Bakersfield’s history, Virtual Enterprise has put the region on the map for being the best in the nation and winning the top three spots.