Dana Carrillo
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Highlights from Kern’s First Health Equity Symposium
On June 14, 2024, at 8 a.m. was the start of the inaugural Sexuality and Gender Identity Healthcare Symposium.
Celebrate Pride: Upcoming events in Kern County
During June, the nation observes, honors, and celebrates Pride. Locally, organizations have started advertising their Pride events.
Farm workers and supporters rally outside of courthouse to defend voting rights
Edited on 6/21 to reflect a correction. Wonderful Nurseries filed a lawsuit against the Agriculture Labor Relations Board.
Kern residents enrolled for full health coverage at MediCal event
To bring Medi-Cal to more Kern residents several local organizations and health insurers came together to offer a free enrollment event.
Christian Clegg talks city priorities, Climate Action Plan, and rising temperatures
Since 2020, Christian Clegg has served as the City Manager of Bakersfield, overseeing daily operations and future budget planning.
Anti-cyber bullying bills could become law due to growing concerns about safety
At our state capitol on May 14 leaders met to discuss several bills authored by California Senator Henry Stern that would help families battle negative effects from cyberbullying.
Bakersfield hosts first-ever Healthcare Symposium focused on advancing health equity
Local organizations are sending a message with its first-ever Advancing Health Equity, Sexuality, and Gender Identity Healthcare Symposium.
New inpatient mental health recovery sites open to the public
Two new 24-hour facilities opened on May 15, 2024, for adult and youth psychiatric inpatient services.
Experts team up with Kern Public Health to show effective ways to stop mosquito spread
The four main mosquito abatement districts and Kern County Public Health hosted a press conference on May 9 to warn the public of the insect’s dangers.
Get fully enrolled for Medi-Cal at free event
On June 8th, 2024 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., a free event will be centered around enrolling residents into Medi-Cal.