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Beyond The Dust Symposium Shines Light on Valley Fever
Valley Fever Institute at Kern Medical held its Beyond The Dust symposium on August 5, providing educational updates on the diagnosis and management of the disease.
San Joaquin Valley Air District Discusses AB 617, Air Pollution in Shafter
On August 8, the California Strategic Growth Council and Community Action Partnership of Kern (CAPK) invited the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District to provide an update on the Valley Air Quality efforts being made in Shafter.
Kern County Board Approves New Regulations for Sidewalk Vendors
On Tuesday morning, the Kern County Counsel’s Office requested that the Kern County Board of Supervisors amend the following: Chapter 5.04 and Section 19.08.450 of the ordinance code regarding sidewalk vendors and add Chapter 5.31, which the board approved with a 5-0 vote.
Community Calls on County to Still Inspect Detention Centers
During the Kern County Board of Supervisors meeting, the Public Health Department gave an update on inspections conducted at detention centers in Kern County and on the county’s authority.
Community Gathers Outside Valadao Office To Protest Health Care Cuts
On June 30, residents, healthcare workers, and community advocates protested outside Valadao’s office to urge Representative David Valadao, who serves Congressional District 22, to change his vote on defunding public health care.
Bakersfield City Council Increases Tree Canopy Allocation in Budget to 500k
The Bakersfield City Council approved the city budget on Wednesday night. During the public comment portion of the city council meeting, several community members spoke about the city budget, expressing concerns about the tree canopy.
Residents Advocate For Restoring the Tree Canopy
Community members attended the city council meeting last week to address concerns with the Rancho Tree Trimming contract.
Proposed City Budget to Allocate $3 Million to MLK Park
Community members have been seeking updates on the revitalization project for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Rebate Program Offering Up To 90% Coverage of Car AC Repair
As people across the Central Valley are prepping for the summer heat, a California rebate program is offering up to 90 percent of the cost of repairing a car’s air conditioning unit for low-income residents.
Petition Launches to Save Trees in Bakersfield
Photo from petition website
The Kern-Kaweah Chapter of the Sierra Club has launched a petition called Save Bakersfield’s Urban Tree Canopy.