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Petition urges action for humane conditions at Kern Valley State Prison amid heatwave
A petition calling on the Kern Valley State Prison in Delano to implement a daily water provision and install an HVAC system has garnered over 300 signatures since it launched five days ago.
Combatting obesity and diabetes: Kern County’s health initiative
On Tuesday, Kern County Department of Public Health Director Brynn Carrigan presented the latest data on obesity and diabetes in Kern, highlighting their significant impact on the community.
Public Health releasing weekly heat safety tips this June
With triple-digit temperatures approaching, the Kern County Public Health Department is urging residents to protect themselves against the heat as high temperatures pose a substantial health risk, especially for vulnerable populations including young children, the elderly, those with chronic diseases or disabilities, and pregnant women.
Free fitness and nutrition classes making their way into Bakersfield
Starting tomorrow, February 8, the Kern County Public Health Department will begin hosting its Know Your Numbers Program in Bakersfield at the Bakersfield Community House at Mill Creek Park.
Empowering McFarland: the need for more martial arts opportunities in the community
By: Hugo Sanchez
In McFarland, there are few opportunities for people to learn martial arts. The only option for combat sports and martial arts is wrestling, but there could be more martial arts for people to learn.
Dr. Yamin emphasizes the importance of vaccines during the holidays
The holiday season is meant to bring cheer all around, not viruses. Dr. Zeba Yamin with Dignity Health Group Spoke with Kern Sol News about the importance of getting vaccinated, especially before the holidays.
‘We’re going to get what we’ve been begging for’: MLK community is excited to see overdue change coming to the park
From being a place for community events and familial gatherings to being abandoned, Martin Luther King Jr.
Elizabeth Martinez is pouring into the community that she loves one connection at a time
Editor’s Note: To celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, Kern Sol News is highlighting notable Hispanic leaders in Kern County who are working to create positive change in their community.
Protestors against ICE detention centers and GEO Group demand action
In San Francisco and Fresno, protests were held by the California Collaborative for Immigrant Justice, survivors of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention, and other organizations at the ICE offices.
Independent Living Center of Kern County hosts annual ADA Conference
On July 26th this year, there will be a conference hosted by the Independent Living Center of Kern County in honor of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) being signed into law on that same day back in 1990.