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Dr. Yu Loses Medical License, Mother Speaks Out
As of January 2, 2026, Dr. Han Yu was ordered to stop practicing medicine for the time being due to failing his competency exam.
Q&A: Maricruz Ramirez on the Environmental Impacts of Oil Industry
By: Mariangela Velazquez
Maricruz Ramirez, a community organizer with the Center for Race, Poverty, and Environment, spoke about how the oil industry in Kern County impacts the environment and how the community can come together to combat the impacts.
Community Meetings for Sewer Rate Updates
The community is welcome to join several upcoming meetings regarding the proposed sewer rate increases in Bakersfield.
Anvros Gym Expands Community Focused Health and Fitness Efforts in McFarland
For many residents residing in McFarland, consistent access to a gym has been limited by cost, distance, and availability.
Kern County Public Health Discusses 2025 Data and Holiday Health Tips
As 2025 comes to a close, Michelle Corson, Program Manager and Public Relations Officer for Kern County Public Health, discussed preliminary data on topics including Valley Fever and measles.
Q&A: Ana Olvera on Drug Use and Effects in Kern
By: Alyssa Ramirez
Ana Olvera, from Kern County Behavioral Health and Recovery Services, discussed drug use in Kern County and available recovery programs.
Motion Filed Against Core Civic Detention Center Due to Inadequate Medical Care
The American Civil Liberties Union, Precision Law Office, and California Collaborative for Immigrant Justice (CCIJ) filed a motion for a temporary restraining order on December 16 for two detainees at the Core Civic Detention Center in California City, for two detainees who are not receiving proper medical care.
Q&A: Brianda Castro Discusses Central Valley Air Quality
By: Angel Rivera
Brianda Castro, Climate Equity and Environmental Justice Associate at the California Central Asthma Collaborative, discussed air quality in the Central Valley and how people can protect themselves and drive change.
‘The Treatment Was Inhumane’: The Reality of Deportation, Detainment at Core Civic Detention Center
“We were ‘accidentally pepper-sprayed’ and left inside the tank with the door closed. We weren’t checked by the nurse until we left 2 hrs later.”
Organizations Host Event to Provide Opioid Education and Community Resources
Aaron’s Haven of Hope and the Carlos Marquez Forever 34 Foundation gathered for their first annual pajama and ornament-decorating event, where both foundations shared resources on opioid recovery and addiction.