COVID-19

Local health officials announce 12-15 age group now eligible to receive Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine

May 13, 2021 / By

Effective immediately, all individuals 12 years old and older are eligible for vaccination in Kern County, Kern Public Health announced Thursday morning.

KHSD students continue to learn life-saving skills during distance learning

May 13, 2021 / By

High school health class is looking a little different, as California recently passed legislation requiring grades 9-12 to undergo CPR training.Thankfully,

COMMENTARY: We are privileged in the US to have access to the COVID-19 vaccine

May 11, 2021 / By

News about India’s current COVID-19 surge and emergency need for medical supply should serve as a reminder to how privileged our own community is to have vaccines readily available.

Housing advocate raises awareness of tenant rights during pandemic before funding ends next month

May 11, 2021 / By

Emma De La Rosa grew up in public housing apartments off of Edison Highway and Oswell.

CSUB mass vaccination hub operates for its final week

May 11, 2021 / By

Yesterday marked the beginning of the final week of the CSUB Mass Vaccination Hub at the Student Recreation Center.

Kern sees slight increase in COVID-19 disease transmission, health officials say

May 11, 2021 / By

Kern County remains in the Orange Tier (Tier 3) of the COVID-19 Blueprint for a Safer Economy, according to the State.