Joshua Rizo

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Kern County residents weigh in on California’s reopening

July 22, 2021 / By

Since June 15, California has remained open, with many of the state’s COVID-19 restrictions being lifted.

Sol on the Street: Do McFarland High schoolers want the COVID-19 vaccine?

April 20, 2021 / By

At the beginning of this month, Kern County’s Public Health Services department announced that anyone 16 or older would be eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccination. 

Local education, childcare program seeking Kern County families to sign up for program

February 16, 2021 / By

CAPSLO is looking for low income Kern County families to partake in its early education and childcare services for children from 6 weeks to school entry.

Q&A: McFarland school social worker discusses how mental health services have changed as a result of pandemic

November 4, 2020 / By

With the COVID-19 pandemic still affecting communities across the nation, many people — especially young people — are experiencing increased mental health problems, such as anxiety and depression.