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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.
Save A Life Today (SALT) – Stomp Out Suicide
Save A Life Today (SALT) is a nonprofit organization in Kern County that helps raise funds for suicide prevention and to assist those bereaved by suicide.
Board of Supervisors hold public hearing on redistricting process
During Tuesday’s board meeting, the Kern County Board of Supervisors considered an item that included a presentation on final 2020 Census Data, a public hearing to receive testimonies on redistricting criteria and communities of interest, and provided direction on draft district plans.