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California Mandela Campaign launches to fight against solitary confinement
Immigrant Defense Advocates and other organizations launched their California Mandela Campaign to support the California Mandela Act and end solitary confinement in California.
California enters state of emergency due to extreme heat
As of August 31, California is in a “state of emergency” due to extreme heat according to Governor Gavin Newsom’s office.
Governor Gavin Newsom announces plan to address youth mental health
Governor Gavin Newsom unveiled his “Master Plan for Kids Mental Health” on Thursday. The plan is in response to increased depression and suicide rates in California children.
Monkeypox: What you need to know and how to stay safe
Monkeypox is a rare disease that is caused by the monkeypox virus and has symptoms similar to smallpox.
Climate change is causing more wildfires and avoiding smoke can help save lives
As of 2022, CAL FIRE has reported a total of 4,972 fires and a total of 147,034 acres burned in California.
Newsom proposed $18.1 Billion Inflation Relief Package
A press release from the governor’s office announced that Governor Newsom has proposed a $18.1 Billion inflation relief package.
California Department of Public Health confirms 31 COVID-19 related deaths
The California Department of Public Health confirmed Sunday two more deaths in Kern County, totaling to 31 COVID-19 related deaths.
Supervisors say they’re ‘ready to move forward’ with reopening of economy, after Governor releases new guidelines
Updated 5/19/20 at 4:00pmDuring the Kern County Board of Supervisors afternoon meeting, all five supervisors voted unanimously in favor of supporting the re-opening of Kern County businesses according to stage 2 guidelines.
UFW Foundation to help undocumented immigrants apply for Disaster Relief Assistance during pandemic
As part of the California’s Immigrant Assistance Program, the UFW Foundation on Monday began helping provide financial assistance to undocumented immigrants who have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
COMMENTARY: California Surgeon General advocates for health equity in Kern
BY CAROLINE FARRELL
California’s first Surgeon General Dr. Nadine Burke Harris held a listening in Bakersfield in May, with hopes to hear about local challenges and to share the Administration’s priorities, which advocate for health equity, advancing the social determinants of health and screening for Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES) from lifelong exposure to toxic environments (social, physical, and natural).