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Kern County Fair, CAPK offers free admission with food donations to fight hunger
On Wednesday, September 27, anyone who donates six canned or non-perishable food items to the Feed the Need Food Drive will receive free admission to the Kern County Fair.
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Elizabeth Martinez is pouring into the community that she loves one connection at a time
Elizabeth Martinez grew up in Arvin to farmworker parents who planted a seed in her that grew into a desire to help her community in any way she could.
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Local entrepreneur inspires wellness revolution through microgreens: the story of Ivan Isidoro and Evolution Greens
“Is it good for us?” This is a question Ivan Isidoro asked himself while thinking back on all the reasons he started his microgreens and edible flowers business.
Farm workers still continue to work even with extreme heat waves
For some farm workers, without federal heat protection, it could mean life or death. A lot of states in the United States do not have heat protection laws.
Clinica Sierra Vista holds an event celebrating agricultural workers
Clinica Sierra Vista will be holding an event to celebrate agricultural workers during Health Center Week.
CCAC discusses advances in Delano within the meetings
The Central California Asthma Collaborative has been advancing in Delano to provide better air quality.
“Hosting the monthly meetings has been an important process for creating a safe space where residents are able to voice their concerns with the health effects, including Asthma, that are caused by poor air quality in Delano,” said Sammie Meneses, Climate and Environmental Justice Associate.