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Resource fair vaccinates over 100 people in Bakersfield
On Saturday, the Community Action Partnership of Kern (CAPK) held a resource fair in partnership with She Power, Building Healthy Communities (BHC) Kern, the Bakersfield American Indian Health Project (BAIHP), and Kern Sol News.
Officials speak about high illiteracy rates in Kern County
Every year during the spring semester all schools around Kern County take assessments to determine whether a student is meeting their reading standards or not.
The importance of the Perinatal Outreach Program during a woman’s pregnancy
Every year, there are new services that Kern County has to offer for women who are pregnant.
City of Bakersfield hosts first job fair as unemployment rates drop
According to gov.ca.gov, in July, California’s unemployment rate dropped from 0.3% to 3.9%, establishing a new record low going back to the official data series that started in 1976.
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.
The Arvin Navigation Center celebrates their grand opening
The Arvin Navigation Center celebrates its grand opening to serve the community of those in need.