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Wasco’s youth shares their reasons for getting the COVID-19 vaccine
The City of Wasco held a vaccination clinic on June 26, where free vaccines, COVID tests, boxes of food, hand sanitizers, masks, and other resources were provided.
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Equal Rights Advocates remains determined to keep fighting after overturn of Roe v. Wade
Equal Rights Advocates (ERA) released a press release after the Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade stating that they are enraged by the ruling but determined to keep fighting.
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The city of Arvin is providing an emergency cooling center due to a two-day power outage
The power outage was due to a lightning strike that happened Wednesday afternoon. The power is expected to be restored by noon on Friday.
In the meantime, the City of Arvin is inviting those without power to utilize the open emergency cooling centers located at:
- City Hall Council Chambers 200 Campus Drive, Arvin, CA 93203
- Arvin Veteran’s Hell 414 4th Avenue, Arvin, CA, 93203
The City of Arvin has partnered with the Red Cross and Kern County Emergency Services to help the community of Arvin with necessities such as water, seating, and air-conditioning.
Kern to receive just over $3 million for housing and services for people experiencing mental illness, substance abuse
Kern County is set to receive just over $3 million to increase housing and treatment options for those currently struggling with mental illness and substance abuse.
988 will be the new national lifeline starting on July 16
Starting July 16, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline will be a three-digit code, 988. People will be able to call, text, or chat to help callers with mental health in suicidal crisis or emotional distress.
The FDA said that the Pfizer vaccine has proven to be effective for children 5 and under
Health experts are expecting the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to soon authorize both the Pfizer and Moderna vaccine.