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Kern County selected for CalScope study to estimate prevalence of COVID-19 antibodies in California
Kern County is one of seven counties that were selected to participate a study by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) designed to estimate how many Californians have antibodies against COVID-19.
Sol on the Street: Do McFarland High schoolers want the COVID-19 vaccine?
At the beginning of this month, Kern County’s Public Health Services department announced that anyone 16 or older would be eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccination.
Local organization celebrates Autism ‘Acceptance’ Month
April is Autism Awareness Month, however, there has been a push for a change in terminology to recognize it as Autism “Acceptance” Month.
Local law group informs community on racial equity in Kern housing
Greater Bakersfield Legal Assistance staff held a virtual webinar Wednesday to inform residents on racial equity in Kern County Housing.
CAPK, United Way VITA Program to assist residents as Tax Day approaches
With Tax Day just around the corner, organizations in Kern are working hard to provide residents assistance with their taxes.
Dream Center set to re-open mid-April
The Kern County Network for Child’s Dream Center, a one-stop resource center for current and former foster youth and unaccompanied youth, is set to open at full capacity with its full menu of services beginning Monday, April 12 at 8 a.m.