Vanessa Villalvazo
Posts by Vanessa Villalvazo:
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.
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.
Updated Moderna and Pfizer boosters get approval from CDC and FDA
The director of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Dr. Rochelle Walensky, signed off on updated COVID-19 vaccine boosters from Pfizer and Moderna.
How food insecurity has been affecting Kern County
“Food insecurity is classified by Feeding America as someone who has not been able to decide when the next meal is coming for a certain period of time.
Free COVID-19 home testing kits set to set to stop due to lack of funding
The United States government is ending its free at-home COVID-19 testing kits in September due to the lack of funding.
Pfizer requests FDA authorization for updated COVID-19 booster shots that target the BA.4 and BA.5 variants
Pfizer recently asked the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to authorize their newly updated COVID-19 booster shots for people aged 12 and older.
McFarland High unveils new building for classes
McFarland Unified School District held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to showcase the new two-story classroom building.
District Board President Jim Beltran said he was excited for the opening of this new two-story classroom building to be utilized by the students and staff.
CDC updates COVID guidelines, individuals no longer need to quarantine after exposure
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has announced the updated COVID-19 guidelines.
Individuals who aren’t fully vaccinated or vaccinated at all no longer need to quarantine themselves if they come in close contact with someone who has been infected with COVID-19.
Six families lost their homes due to a fire in Richgrove
These six families are farm workers who lost all their belongings due to the fire. The six families consisted of 11 children (one toddler) and 15 adults (one special needs).
Newly updated Pfizer and Moderna boosters to be distributed next month
Both Pfizer and Moderna bivalent boosters are expected to be distributed in September.
This bivalent booster consists of the old vaccine formula with a new one that fights against omicron variants including BA.4 and BA.5.