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Kern Public Health expands Certified Healthy Restaurant Initiative
Kern County Public Health has expanded its healthy restaurant initiative “Certified Healthy,” which empowers residents to choose restaurants in their area that offer healthier food options.
Kern County celebrates Purple Ribbon Month to protect children
On Tuesday, the Kern County Board of Supervisors proclaimed July as Purple Ribbon Month in Kern County, in honor of Kaitlyn’s Law.
Kern County Public Health launches Know Your Numbers program in Ridgecrest
The Kern County Public Health Services Department launched the Know Your Numbers program in Ridgecrest on Thursday at Ridgecrest Salvation Army.
GBLA to host webinar covering Fair Housing Law Project
The Greater Bakersfield Legal Assistance (GBLA) is launching “Second Saturday,” which features month webinars covering legislation impacting residents.
CAPK, in partnership with Kern County, hosts those experiencing homelessness in Safe Camping site
The new Kern County Safe Camping area near the M Street Navigation Center is now hosting clients from vulnerable populations who have been experiencing homelessness.
Analysis reveals Kern hasn’t been sharing its prosperity with workers
A new labor market analysis by the Kern High Road Coalition (KHRC) found that Kern County’s economy has not produced shared prosperity in recent decades, as workers have experienced significant wage declines and inequality.