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Some water companies to receive debt relief for residents during the pandemic
During the pandemic many people lost their jobs and had a hard time paying their bills.
Legislation to Tackle Youth Suicide Prevention Passes Key Committee
Assemblymember Rudy Salas introduced legislation – Assembly Bill (AB) 58 – to address the increase in youth suicides and self-harm across the state by improving youth suicide prevention within schools.
Increased 911 calls leads to release of community message
Kern County’s healthcare and emergency response systems released a joint community message Friday in which they urged residents to only call 911 during a real emergency.
Kern Public Health confirms more than 1,000 new cases of COVID-19
The Kern County Public Health Department confirmed Tuesday 1,143 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the total to 175,585 cases.
CDC Expands Booster Shot Eligibility to 12 – 15 Year Olds
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced their endorsement of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices’ (ACIP) recommendation to expand eligibility of booster doses to those 12 to 15 years old.
Debris removal program for property owners impacted by French Fire
The Kern County Public Health Services Department urges property owners impacted by the French Fire to contact the department as soon as possible to be eligible to participate in the debris removal program.