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Kern County’s 911 mental health dispatch program wins a statewide CSAC Challenge Award
1+ hour, 29+ min ago (228+ words) KERN COUNTY, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) " Kern County is getting statewide recognition for a program that is changing how some 911 calls are handled, aiming to connect people in crisis with help faster without always sending police. Kern Behavioral Health and Recovery…...
Cal/OSHA investigates death of employee found unresponsive in Wasco
21+ hour, 12+ min ago (101+ words) Cal/OSHA investigates death of employee found unresponsive in Wasco'KBAK BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) " Cal/OSHA is investigating the death of a 27-year-old employee who was found unresponsive late last month in a dirt lot in Wasco. The Kern County…...
Adventist Health shares easy ways to protect heart health
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (86+ words) Adventist Health shares easy ways to protect heart health'KBAK BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) " February is Heart Health Month and Adventist Health is sharing simple practices that can ensure your heart stays healthy. Dr. Jared Salvo with Adventist Health joined ARC…...
Eyewitness News 'Health Alert' for February 8, 2026
4+ day, 2+ hour ago (35+ words) Eyewitness News 'Health Alert' for February 8, 2026KBAK Eyewitness News 'Health Alert' for February 8, 2026 BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) " Watch "Eyewitness News Health Alert" every Sunday at 6:30 p.m. on KBAK-CBS....
Flu cases and drug-resistant infections rise nationwide: What you need to know
6+ day, 9+ hour ago (89+ words) Flu cases and drug-resistant infections rise nationwide: What you need to know'KBAK Flu cases and drug-resistant infections rise nationwide: What you need to know by The National News Desk WASHINGTON (TNND) " Start your morning with The National News Desk as…...
CSUB addresses emergency alert system issues after lockdown
6+ day, 19+ hour ago (8+ words) CSUB addresses emergency alert system issues after lockdown'KBAK...
Mental health diversion granted for Riddhi Patel, accused of threatening city council
1+ week, 5+ hour ago (112+ words) Mental health diversion granted for Riddhi Patel, accused of threatening city council'KBAK Patel was initially held on a $2 million bond, but that was later lowered, leading to Patel's release on bond. Patei is set to appear on March 6 for a…...
Limited-edition shaker cups offered Feb. 2-7 as HCBB donation campaign promotes wellness
1+ week, 6+ day ago (159+ words) Houchin Community Blood Bank (HCBB) will partner with Kern Family Health Care to offer donors a limited-edition shaker cup starting Feb. 2, as part of the blood ... Limited-edition shaker cups offered Feb. 2-7 as HCBB donation campaign promotes wellness BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK…...
Legal battle over California's SB 1137 pits property rights against public health
1+ week, 6+ day ago (25+ words) Legal battle over California's SB 1137 pits property rights against public health'bakersfieldnow.com Legal battle over California's SB 1137 pits property rights against public health...
Adventist Health Bakersfield offers free child immunization clinics in February
2+ week, 1+ day ago (91+ words) Adventist Health Bakersfield offers free child immunization clinics in February'bakersfieldnow.com BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) " Adventist Health Bakersfield is responding to a brutal flu season by offering several free child immunization clinics throughout February. The next clinic is scheduled for…...