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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.
Tulare Council Rejects Request for Data Center Informational Session
On August 4, in a 4-1 vote, the Tulare City Council meeting decided not to discuss the pros and cons of a data center, even though a council member had requested to place the item on the agenda for August 18 to decide if they should have a study session at a future date.
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.
Community Comments On Ongoing Negotiations During BCSD Meeting
During Tuesday’s Bakersfield City School District (BCSD) meeting, the public expressed their concerns about the ongoing negotiation settlement process between Bakersfield Elementary Teachers Association (BETA) and the district.
Clinica Sierra Vista Expands Behavioral Health Services With Two New Sites
Clinica Sierra Vista is expanding behavioral health services in Bakersfield with a new clinic on Stockdale Highway and a second location scheduled to open on Belle Terrace Avenue in September.
How Changes to Public Charge May Impact Green Card Applicants
In July, the United States Department of Homeland Security announced that it will rescind the public charge rules issued under President Joe Biden.
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How Frankie Sutton Turned a Personal Journey Into 3G Activities
What started as a father’s effort to keep up with his children has grown into a community movement centered around three simple principles: get up, get out, and get active.
Beyond South Kern
Tulare Council Rejects Request for Data Center Informational Session
On August 4, in a 4-1 vote, the Tulare City Council meeting decided not to discuss the pros and cons of a data center, even though a council member had requested to place the item on the agenda for August 18 to decide if they should have a study session at a future date.