Vanessa Villalvazo

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McFarland High School early college program receives praise

March 24, 2022 / By
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The McFarland Unified School District partnered with Bakersfield College to offer students an early college program back in 2019.

Pfizer discusses the possibility of an additional COVID-19 vaccine dose

March 18, 2022 / By

Pfizer is currently working on getting a fourth dose approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA); additionally, the company is working on a vaccine that protects against all coronavirus variants.

Kern County Public Health announces latest COVID-19 facts

March 8, 2022 / By
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There are 162 newly reported confirmed cases in Kern County bringing the total confirmed cases to date to 240,461.

El gobernador Newsom levanta el mandato de la máscara en las escuelas de California

March 1, 2022 / By

El gobernador Gavin Newsom anunció el lunes que después del 11 de marzo no se requerirá el uso de máscaras en las escuelas de California.

Governor Newsom lifts mask mandate in California schools

March 1, 2022 / By

On Monday Governor Gavin Newsom that after March 11 no masks will be required to be worn in schools in California.

New COVID-19 testing bill announced in California

February 23, 2022 / By

Senator Richard Pan announced a new bill that would require California school districts to create COVID-19 testing plans for students and staff in case of future outbreaks.

Latest COVID-19 facts announced as cases decline

February 17, 2022 / By
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As COVID-19 and Omicron cases are seemingly declining from their peak level in January, so are the numbers in hospitalization.

Kern County COVID rates as mask mandate expires

February 10, 2022 / By
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The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) announced the statewide indoor masking mandate will expire on February 15, 2022, and will go back to the previous masking guidance, requiring only unvaccinated individuals to wear a mask in indoor public settings.

COVID-19 vaccine and testing resources announced as Moderna vaccine gets approved

January 31, 2022 / By

Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine. The second approved vaccine will be marketed as Spikevax for the prevention of COVID-19 in individuals 18 years of age and older. 

Residents speak about importance of vaccine clinics, getting vaccinated

January 24, 2022 / By

With COVID-19 cases rising, there are a lot of resources available to get vaccinated and get tested.