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Kern County Public Health provides heat safety tips
The Kern County Public Health Services Department urges residents to protect themselves from the heat as triple-digit temperatures are expected for the first time this year.
TYM4Change is adopting MLK Park
Transitional Youth Mobilizing for Change (TYM4Change) will be adopting Martin Luther King Jr. Park on June 29th.
CAPK’s Water Utility Assistance program provides up to $15,000 in financial aid for water bills
The Community Action Partnership of Kern (CAPK) has an energy program known as the Water Utility Assistance program that provides financial assistance to residents who may need it.
Sol on the street: What does pride month mean to you and why is it important?
June is known as pride month and it is to celebrate everyone no matter who they chose to love.
The San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District and the Clean Air Rooms are offering free air purifiers
The San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District and the Clean Air Rooms program are offering free air purifiers to residents in disadvantaged communities to help reduce the harmful effects of wildfire smoke.
California Department of Technology launches survey to identify equity barriers in the digital divide
In an effort to understand and address equity barriers in a digital environment, the California Department of Technology launched an online survey.
Bakersfield community wants to stay involved in decision-making as the city switches to renewable energy
The Kern Coalition and the organizations that comprise the group hosted another meeting in the educational series for all Energy: The Time Is Now.
Arvin embraces renewable energy: city to host inaugural Clean Energy Fair to combat air pollution
On June 24, the City of Arvin will be hosting its first-ever Arvin Clean Energy Fair to promote renewable energy and energy efficiency from 10 a.m.
Bakersfield City Council urged to adopt a $1 million budget to protect tenants
With the June 14 Bakersfield city budget meeting looming, a local organization and the campaign they’re a partner in have urged the City to adopt a budget to protect its tenants.
McFarland Community Health Center reopens with expanded services
On Saturday, Clinica Sierra Vista celebrated its grand reopening and ribbon-cutting ceremony for its newly renovated McFarland Community Health Center.