From the July 24, 2026 Edition
By Sean Ridgway. TME
Three presenters were highlighted at the latest Collaborative meeting hosted by the Mountain Communities Family Resource Center (MCFRC) on July 16. Collaboratives are regular meetings featuring different organizations, each offering resources …
From the July 24, 2026 Edition
By Daniel Schwartz, TME
On April 3, 2026, Kern County Public Health Department (KCPH) officials made contact with an unpermitted Frazier Park food vendor called Tacos El Bebe in an attempt to verify they had …
From the June 19, 2026 Edition
By Sean Ridgway, TME
With temperatures on the rise and the mountain communities entering the summer months, Kern County is once again offering Cooling Centers to provide residents with a safe place to escape dangerous …
From the May 8, 2026 Edition
By Sean Ridgway, TME
On April 27, Kern County Public Health (KCPH) held a press conference discussing Valley Fever, the deadly disease that has continuously affected Kern County residents.
During the press conference, Valley …
From the April 10, 2026 Edition
By Gary Meyer
The day after a story was published in The Mountain Enterprise about the safety risks of unpermitted roadside food vendors, Kern County Public Health Department arrived on scene to investigate Tacos El …
From the January 16, 2026 Edition
As the glow of the holidays fades, many of us look to the New Year as a fresh start – a time for resolutions and renewed commitments to personal well-being. Dignity Health, a member of …
From the October 31, 2025 Edition
By Sean Ridgway, TME
New changes are coming for child vehicle restraint regulations in California. On October 7, 2025, Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 435 (AB 435), into law. AB 435 was introduced on …
From the October 17, 2025 Edition
By Sean Ridgway, TME
On October 8, Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB 1264 into law as the latest effort in the state geared toward limiting processed foods in schools. The bill bans ultra-processed foods (UPFs) …
From the October 3, 2025 Edition
By Daniel Schwartz, TME
September has brought a great deal of change, controversy, and intense criticism for the United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), led by Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.
The …
From the August 22, 2025 Edition
By Daniel Schwartz, TME
On August 18, 2025, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), led by Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., launched its “MAHA in Action” platform as a means to display …