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Digital Drive: Families Helping Families

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On Wednesday, Jan. 27, the Alzheimer’s Disease Association of Kern County, Inc. (ADAKC) will host ...

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Families Helping Families Digital Drive

Jan 01 2021

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Savor a Sweet Morning Snack: Cherry Coffee Cake

Jan 01 2021

(Family Features)Add some sweetness to yourbreakfast routinewith this delicious and easy-to-make Cherry ...

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Soul Warming Soup

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Every home chef should have a rich and filling soup recipe in his or her repertoire. These hearty meals ...

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How to be a Fitness Role Model for Your Kids

Jan 01 2021

As we all know, being a parent is the most important job in the world. Our children look up to us for ...

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Into the Unknown: What Will Education in Bakersfield Look Like in 2021?

Jan 01 2021

As 2020 drew to a close, we all stared with a wary, but hopeful gaze toward the new year. What will ...

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January 10 is National Cut Your Energy Costs Day

Jan 01 2021

Look around your home to see where you can make changes. Start by plugging small appliances - computers, ...

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3 Allergens That Trigger Asthma Attacks

Jan 01 2021

Asthma affects millions of people across the globe. While some asthma attacks, which can occur at any ...

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Should You Get Stuck On Magnetic Eyelashes?

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Accessing Health Coverage & Health Care During COVID-19 Online Event

Jan 01 2021

Join the Kern County Network for Children for the Accessing Health Coverage and Health Care During COVID-19 ...

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Dear Reader: Happy New Year!

Jan 01 2021

This time last year I had all kinds of plans and resolutions, but now as I hang the 2021 calendar on ...

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Learning and Life Skills: 11 Ways to Support Students this School Year

Jan 01 2021

Supporting students has taken on a new meaning throughout the pandemic. Although 2021 begins with optimism ...

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Hello Happy (Decorating) Mama

Jan 01 2021

When you’ve got kids, you know that social interaction is a huge deal! From preschool playdates ...

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Humor@Home: Creative Minds, Incomprehensible Chaos

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Readers Respond: Your Plans to Make 2021 a Better Year

Jan 01 2021

The year 2020 was unlike any other for so many families in our community. We are choosing to begin ...

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11 Ways to Make This Holiday Season Shine With Joy, Peace, and Family Memories

Dec 01 2020

2020 has been an unconventional year. Whether you take comfort in the familiar or want to do something ...

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Hello Happy Mama: Do You See What I See?

Dec 01 2020

Hello Mama! We finally made it to the last month of 2020. Can I get an “Amen” from the ...

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TOO MUCH STUFF!

Dec 01 2020

To the Makers of Things: Can you please stop making things? While I do appreciate the abundance of Stuff ...

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Take Out Woes

Nov 01 2020

Restaurants tend to provide larger portions than their customers might prepare for themselves if they ...

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3rd Annual Bakersfield Turkey Day Virtual Run

Nov 01 2020

Join in the mother of all turkey trots on Thanksgiving morning with the 3rd Annual Bakersfield Turkey ...

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California Dispatchers Become First Responders Under New Law

Oct 01 2020

Assembly member Rudy Salas’ AB 1945, which recognizes the heroic work of public safety ...

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Adults - Get Current On Your Immunizations

Oct 01 2020

Three million lives are saved worldwide each year because of immunizations, but 68% of adults ...

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October is National Bullying Prevention Awareness Month

Oct 01 2020

Despite the best efforts of educators and parents, bullying is a problem at many schools....