Tag archive for ‘Kern County’
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As Valley Fever cases spike, vaccine is still elusive
Bakersfield’s Valley Fever Conference in April featured personal stories of those affected by the sometimes deadly disease.
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Counting the homeless, a personal perspective
When the Kern County Homeless Collaborative led an effort to count the homeless who live among us last week, grant writer Louis Medina with the Bakersfield Homeless Center was there. Here is his account of what it was like interviewing homeless people in the Lamont and Weedpatch areas.
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Pagan Pride is back – Meet real-life witches this Saturday
Back for the second go-around after a haitus last year, the all-day Pagan Pride Festival features entertainment, workshops and presentations this Saturday, Sept. 18, in Bakersfield. And it’s free.
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Symposium addresses county’s feral cat problem
What can Kern County do about the overpopulation of feral cats? Local activist groups gathered this weeked to start solving the problem. The majority support a program of trap-neuter-release (TNR), which they say is more humane than euthanasia. But then, who will feed the strays?
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Local foundation enters arts funding arena
The Kern Community Foundation is deciding how to allocate $185,000 in grant money to support local arts and culture. Arts organizations will be invited to workshops to learn about the grant and give feedback as to how the money should be awarded.
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In Season Now: Beets, squash blossoms, green garlic
Columnist Michelle Beck shares recipes for produce you’ll find now at the Farmers’ Market: beets, squash blossoms, green garlic, and spring onions. Plus, TV shows you don’t want to miss, including “Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution” and the PBS cooking show by the folks at Cook’s Illustrated, “America’s Test Kitchen.”
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Quality of Life: Kern tops Central Valley in teen births
Valley Public Radio correspondent Shellie Branco profiles a teen mom in Shafter to kick off a discussion of teen pregnancy and parenting for KVPR’s Quality of Life program. Read her story and share your thoughts on what, if anything, the government should do to help teen parents.
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Whistle while you work for a free Disneyland pass
The “Give a Day, Get a Disney Day” promotion encourages volunteerism by giving a free pass to Disneyland or Disney World in return for a day of volunteer work. But with more than half of the 1 million passes already given out, you better act fast. Here’s your guide to how.
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Autism conference speaker beat the odds
Author, scholar and consultant Dr. Stephen Shore, once recommended for institutionalization due to his “strong autistic tendencies,” will speak about life on the autism spectrum at the 15th Annual Autism Awareness Conference Feb. 12.
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Huell Howser just loves Kern County
Host of “California’s Gold” chooses variety of episodes, including the premiere of the newly restored Lopez-Hill House, to air as part of KVPT’s Salute to Kern County this Thursday and Sunday.
