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California is first State to launch chatbot to combat COVID-19 misinformation; System is focused on reaching Spanish-speaking community
The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) today unveiled new Spanish- and English-language WhatsApp chatbot tools to offer reliable information about COVID-19 to Californians, especially those in the Latino community.
First African American woman appointed to Bakersfield Planning Commission
On Wednesday evening, Councilmember Eric Arias and the Bakersfield City Council confirmed Candace Neal as the first African American woman to the Bakersfield Planning Commission to serve on behalf of Ward 1.
CAPK seeks people who want to make a difference in the community to fill two board seats
Community Action Partnership of Kern has two board openings and is looking for people who are passionate to make a difference in the community to fill those seats.
State works with social media influencers to expand ‘Save Our Water’ public awareness campaign as drought intensifies
The state hosted a briefing on Thursday with more than a dozen social media influencers and content creators calling on them to support the statewide education efforts.
Charlie Van De Voorde has overcome many hurdles to get to where he is now
Charlie Van De Voorde had a tough childhood growing up — his father was an alcoholic and his mother was addicted to meth.
California bill would protect transgender children from other states
California Senator, Scott Wiener, proposed a bill that would protect transgender youth and their families by providing legal refuge to California to protect transgender youth from being taken away from their parents.