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CalCare Supporters Rally Across California to Push for Single-Payer Health Care
CalCare supporters from across California gathered Tuesday for a virtual rally to push Democratic lawmakers to advance AB 1900, a bill that would create a single-payer, universal health care system for all California residents.
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Kern County Leaders Highlight Widespread Impact Of Sexual Violence
Community leaders, advocates, and law enforcement officials gathered Tuesday morning to mark Sexual Assault Awareness Month, highlighting how sexual violence impacts children, law enforcement cases, and survivors navigating the legal system while calling for stronger partnerships across Kern County.
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Inside the Open Door Network’s Work Across Kern County
What began in 1979 as a small church-run soup kitchen with a few basement beds has grown into one of Kern County’s most critical support systems for families who are facing homelessness, domestic violence, and crisis.
Promotoras Help Bridge Gaps Between Systems and Communities
In a panel discussion moderated by Claudia Chamorro, she welcomed the voices of three women who work as promotras in their respective fields.
How Anastasia Lester Turned Challenges Into Purpose
When faith and determination are pressed together, you get Anastasia Lester. She is the Senior Health Equity Analyst for Kern Health Systems but her passion for equity goes beyond her work title.
Proposal to Expand Drilling Sparks Concern Over Pollution
As the deadline for public comments closes Friday, environmental justice advocates are urging San Joaquin Valley residents to weigh in on a federal proposal they say could expand oil and gas drilling across large portions of Central California’s public lands.