Comprehensive Healthcare Inspection Program Summary Report: Evaluation of Medication Management in Veterans Health Administration Facilities published on Sept. 22.
The Kern County Board of Supervisors is set to vote on a $3.7 million agreement with the California Department of Public Health for a childhood lead poisoning prevention program. The agreement, which will be presented at the board's Sept. 26 meeting, will provide funds for Kern County Public Health to offer case management services for children with elevated blood lead levels. Additionally, the funds will be used to support outreach and education efforts to raise awareness about the dangers of lead exposure.
In August 2023, the median sale price of a home in Kern County fell by $5,000 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales decreased by 27.5%.