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Health4Kern Coalition urges residents to prioritize healthcare and renew Medi-Cal coverage
Tuesday, outside the 1st Street Clinica Sierra Vista office, the #Health4Kern (H4K) Coalition held a press conference encouraging residents to prioritize their healthcare and not delay doctor visits.
STD rates in Kern County: a Q&A with Patrick Salazar from Kern Public Health Department
With Sexually Transmitted Diseases and infections on the rise in Kern County, Kern Sol News spoke to Patrick Salazar, the program manager with the Kern County Public Health Department.
Bakersfield hosts Southeast Strong Fest to showcase Transformative Climate Communities projects
On May 13, the City of Bakersfield will be hosting the Southeast Strong Fest for community members to learn about how City staff are working to transform the community.
CSUB students spread awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women
California State University of Bakersfield (CSUB) and the Native & Indigenous Student Coalition planned events for this year’s National Week of Action to spread awareness regarding the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW), which often includes young girls and two-spirit individuals.
Jess Nieto Memorial Conference celebrates Chicano Studies founder at Bakersfield College Delano Campus
Bakersfield College’s Delano campus will host The Jess Nieto Memorial conference from 8:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m.
Centennial’s Virtual Enterprise team tackled social isolation and won the nationals
For the first time in Bakersfield’s history, Virtual Enterprise has put the region on the map for being the best in the nation and winning the top three spots.
Central Valley community members travel to California State Capitol for Equity on the Mall event
On Wednesday, April 26th, Californians from the Central Valley region gathered on the California State Capitol lawn to advocate for issues affecting the valley as part of the 2023 Equity on the Mall event.
Sol on the street: If you had a magic wand what is one thing you would change in your community?
We asked Delano youth if they had a magic wand what is one thing they would change in their community and this is what they had to say:
Segio Millan
If I could change something in my community I would make a major decrease in inflation.
Bakersfield Recreation & Parks and Public Works departments awarded 1.5 million dollars for renovations
California Natural Resources Agency awarded the City of Bakersfield Recreation & Parks and Public Works departments 1.5 million dollars for a proposed project to renovate the city-owned green space on the corner of E.
ACC offers programs to help residents afford electric vehicles
A multitude of Access Clean California (ACC) programs are now taking applications to help residents, including those in Kern County, receive grants or rebates for purchasing or leasing electric vehicles.