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Kern County to discuss Tuesday proposed maps for redistricting
Kern County is holding a redistricting hearing Tuesday, and the Board of Supervisors will discuss the proposed maps that outline new district lines.
Local homeless shelter holds coat drive as winter months begin
With the winter months upon us, homeless shelters are anticipating an influx of residents seeking refuge from the cold.
Governor expands drought emergency statewide
Following the second driest year on record and with near record low storage in California’s largest reservoirs, Governor Gavin Newsom issued a proclamation Tuesday that extends the drought emergency statewide and further urging Californians to step up their water conservation efforts as the western U.S.
California Department of Public Health urges Californians to get flu vaccine now
The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) is urging Californians to get vaccinated against the flu now.
CAPK partners with Public Health to hold vaccine clinics throughout October
CAPK’s Head Start team has partnered with the Kern County Public Health Department to hold 12 vaccination clinics throughout the month of October.
Local organization to host free vaccination clinic at downtown office
All Of Us Or None, a local Civil and Human rights organization, is hosting a second free COVID-19 vaccination clinic outside their office tomorrow, October 1.