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County communications said the day featured activities for all ages and opportunities for residents to sign up for library cards. Officials credited the California State Library’s Building Forward library infrastructure grant with enabling the renovations and said a full list of temporarily closed branches and other improvements is available at kerncountylibrary.org.

Library staff and county communicators encouraged residents to visit the branch and use updated resources. No additional budget or contract details were provided in the transcript.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Around Kern County, Episode 106","oneSentenceSummary","Kern County Library's Wilson branch reopened with a ribbon cutting after renovations paid for by the California State Library’s Building Forward infrastructure grant.","taxTitle","Kern County, California","taxId",2913,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6077148,"Kern County Board of Supervisors proclaims April Child Abuse Prevention Month",45,432000,477000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2965704-e174ad86a3bcfca12d35aab691518546&start=432&end=477","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2965704-e174ad86a3bcfca12d35aab691518546/thumbnail_432000.jpg","/articles/6077148/Kern-County/California/Kern-County-Board-of-Supervisors-proclaims-April-Child-Abuse-Prevention-Month","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6077148-c8a36b5333ff5d15f706ad254e2a0edf/orig.mp4?Expires=1771135113&Signature=C6F1qEkFEitD3HCX~EGRCaAJ9Fc-Rl6ePp68W4TP9eIJutUxz-W~BLEBMZEkkvkeRaxPzg4behCoIgQFF9xt1SY6a0uuRhQyxWP9qPAlt91smQgqjaFHyRLxjcWRtTNRcpS1B2EVDFgG5UGXSvTgmRT5TVeLaJa6~Vg~p1rtKICIj3NmWA0OiKeyuUkZXRs-9EAe-mTRExdbeFK6vFojzFhzZWepCXD1UQ6c7rkMb7H5wpZgnMOlqhu9LFt~7jd33oRxgQ5uT526nxkuGBJHD6Yi9DU7PGr-mxk0YxFyYF4x-bn~xE7dedoqoqSN~gpLkPfeht5kHsiJEggNogh49g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Kern County Board of Supervisors officially proclaimed April as Child Abuse Prevention Month at a recent meeting, county communications reported.

Bridal Murillo, Director of Human Services for Kern County, appeared with staff and representatives from Kern County Network For Children, First 5 and CASA to mark the proclamation and to highlight local prevention work. “We’re really all here to create awareness on child abuse awareness, do our best work, and I'm so thankful for the individuals behind me as well as the staff at DHS for the work that they do day in and day out preventing child abuse,” Murillo said.

The Department of Human Services announced a series of events for the month, including a Heroes for Hope Week and an art day where community members created chalk messages promoting prevention and resilience. County materials said the administrative center will be lit blue throughout April to raise visibility for child-abuse prevention.

The proclamation recognized ongoing partnerships among county departments and nonprofits but did not include details in the transcript about a formal vote count or any new funding allocations. County staff and partner agencies urged the public to participate in events and to access resources through county channels.","The Kern County Board of Supervisors issued an official proclamation naming April as Child Abuse Prevention Month, with county human services and partner agencies planning outreach events.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6077152,"Kern County public health launches 'Faces of Valley Fever' as cases and deaths rose in 2024",75,237000,312000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2965704-e174ad86a3bcfca12d35aab691518546&start=237&end=312","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2965704-e174ad86a3bcfca12d35aab691518546/thumbnail_237000.jpg","/articles/6077152/Kern-County/California/Kern-County-public-health-launches-Faces-of-Valley-Fever-as-cases-and-deaths-rose-in-2024","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6077152-6d4ee09daba27dac7b542a06bea9a770/orig.mp4?Expires=1771135113&Signature=QyUt5NJAm0drWleduauPPeoUC3XHjwvx~JKqe-gQe6USG8qCYBwxU6NKuiCJCYZxN~ttWVjQCho3WcQF0GZZ7kiTihL1LZkuc2yEuGXya~Bc6nNSHlph6YAvxH-RZcK46ZWyApXpV-k3d~e6JPigNjuCTg47C5j1EcOJHvYKexVjq9LR8rPfXj1a~4R-zgXfVmBwll59DY-r6qa~kRbqL3~yzCwAcvyOPutfHyyJ5c3pzx2Kjwbv-mcbWFOajRDRQKLalAVcmlNyQN7Fm9RJDWCaUHKBKGPh2k-tyzfjur9~rlxslqYf5syTwbZ05Hmhyf3eIYYCRsDb6bo59JtGDw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Kern County Public Health launched a “Faces of Valley Fever” campaign to raise awareness after officials reported 3,990 cases and 49 deaths from valley fever in 2024, public remarks at a county event said.

At a press conference on April 3, campaign participants described the personal toll of the fungal infection. “I am one of those 3,990 valley fever cases diagnosed in 2024,” said Kerrigan, a campaign participant who described being diagnosed with coccy meningitis, a severe form of the disease that affects the brain and spinal cord. Kerrigan said the diagnosis required ongoing antifungal treatment and had been life altering for her and her family.

Joel Bolton, identified in county remarks as Kern County’s probation division director and also a participant in the video series, recounted his own diagnosis and medical history, saying he first tested positive in February 2017 while receiving chemotherapy. Other participants at the public-health event urged residents to “listen to your body” and seek care if symptoms occur.

Public Health released a community toolkit with valley fever facts, frequently asked questions and local resources, and officials directed residents to kernpublichealth.com for additional information. County communications materials reiterated that valley fever is caused by a fungus in soil and is endemic in Kern County.

The campaign organizers said the goal is to encourage earlier diagnosis and treatment and to provide resources for affected residents. The county’s communications referenced the 2024 case and death totals at the launch; public-health officials provided the figures during the event but did not detail specific prevention policy changes at that time.","Kern County Public Health launched a campaign featuring residents and staff who shared personal experiences as officials reported 3,990 cases and a record 49 deaths from valley fever in 2024.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6077157,"Thousands of Kern County students meet employers at annual Career and STEM Expo",34,57000,91000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2965704-e174ad86a3bcfca12d35aab691518546&start=57&end=91","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2965704-e174ad86a3bcfca12d35aab691518546/thumbnail_57000.jpg","/articles/6077157/Kern-County/California/Thousands-of-Kern-County-students-meet-employers-at-annual-Career-and-STEM-Expo","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6077157-725ec215a7c93b5aac0e0f55a8f51e7f/orig.mp4?Expires=1771135113&Signature=RnL6W4PvbmQ6yra9uj2c1e~lm2D9V~X1moIwQ3ZJY2he6JJICxl9rJerq1hnHPly3vZNZ1gEoasBqd1ZdInSMZ5X9We8cFvFmiPtk1e4aVpkNvNsjxx-ykYh12JETZKve13PjXqe-TAC3VByIAEyBgcbggcB~D7M5OOv-kFWubdcGdD08CohlRjWCbbXzeNi5UfS3RbjxMrl84pUt2do8PUEeBbwURT6JkcoUmhWpbUPuQS6eu1DicnUpqhVlu6ydfaSNH3qS1APwIbd8G40Qa2KqkDhztOZJTLvAyc2h2SmzvNC4qZdEL58HeVg0Q7WDC9AEdJdvcW81LJO~j2zdw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","About 3,500 students from across Kern County visited the Kern High School District Career and Technical Education Center for the county’s annual Career and STEM Expo, organizers said, where schools, businesses and community partners aimed to connect youth with local career pathways.

The expo, hosted by the Kern High School District with partners including the Kern Economic Development Foundation and Chevron, featured hands-on STEM activities and industry exhibits across public safety, agriculture, health care and other fields. “The beauty of this event is that the employers also see the amazing talent, that talent pipeline that we have in Kern County,” an event organizer said. Organizers said the fair included more than 600 employers and several hundred exhibitors, and that students were actively engaging with interactive displays and conversations with professionals.

Organizers described the expo as a two-way opportunity: students learn about career options and employers scout local talent. “We’re trying to expose Kern County’s youth to all the careers that are available in our community. And why not start them young while they’re still in middle school?” an organizer said, adding that the county hopes to retain more local talent by showcasing diverse career pathways from marketing to logistics.

County communications staff noted the expo is part of broader workforce-building efforts that link education and industry to support local economic growth. The event included demonstrations, informational booths and opportunities for students to sign up for programs at school career centers.

Organizers encouraged continued partnerships between schools, industry and community groups to sustain the local talent pipeline and said similar outreach would continue throughout the year.","Kern County students attended the Kern High School District Career and STEM Expo to explore careers; organizers said the event connects students with employers and supports local workforce development.","actionData","errors"]

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