Published Jul 2023
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The Delta Mosquito and Vector Control District is committed to protecting the public’s health from mosquitoes and other vectors, which can carry diseases. Learn the important—and simple—ways you can help make Tulare County a safe place to live, work and raise a family.
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Published May 2021
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Kern Community College District showcases career pathways for Kern County high school students. Cerro Coso Community College edition.
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Published May 2021
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Kern Community College District showcases career pathways for Kern County high school students. Porterville College edition.
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Published May 2021
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Kern Community College District showcases career pathways for Kern County students. Bakersfield College edition.
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Published Nov 2020
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Learn how to keep your family and neighborhood safe from disease-carrying mosquitoes. In fact, you can take simple steps to prevent mosquitoes from making your property a breeding ground. And learn how to find and apply EPA-registered repellents to prevent bites.
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Published Jan 2019
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The Kern County Veterans Service Department is a one-stop shop that serves veterans of all ages and from all branches of the military. The department can help veterans learn about and apply for state and federal benefits, including insurance, medical care, disability payments, home loan guaranties and educational assistance. But it only happens once you walk through those doors. Take a look inside at how you can access benefits after serving your country.
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Published Sep 2018
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For adults to be successful in today’s workforce, they will need education. The easiest place for them to get it is at local adult schools and community colleges. Thanks to California’s Adult Education Block Grant, adult schools and community colleges in the Kern County area are working more closely to align programs to meet workforce needs. This work is being facilitated by the Kern AEBG Consortium, which is comprised of several local school districts and the Kern Community College District.
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Published Oct 2015
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What happens after a child is removed from an unsafe environment? How can the community step in to fill the need by caring for these children? With many children in Kern County in need of forever families, this issue is one that deeply affects both the children and the greater community. This piece brings a message of hope, demonstrating the positive outcomes that are possible by showcasing children who are thriving thanks to their resource and adoptive families. Targeted particularly at potential resource/adoptive families, the piece educates and encourages, helping families gain the confidence to step forward and welcome a child into their lives.
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Published Sep 2015
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Kern County is a great place to be a veteran. Many veterans know that benefits are available, but they don’t know what they are or where to begin. The Kern County Veterans Service Department is here to help, with knowledgeable staff that can help veterans get every penny of every benefit they are eligible for. This publication will educate veterans and family members on the benefits available to them and encourage them to not go it alone.
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Published Jun 2015
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Do you have room in your heart and your home to welcome a child in need? Found out how you can help by becoming a Kern County resource foster or adoptive parent.
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