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The California Black Media Political Playback: Five California Cities Sign Equal Pay Pledge

Mar 21, 2023 | Bakersfield, Front Page, Los Angeles, Politics, State, Valleys

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CDC Recommends All Adults Get Tested for Hepatitis B

Mar 21, 2023 | Bakersfield, Front Page, Health, Los Angeles, Valleys

The U.S. Centers for Control and Prevention have issued a new recommendation urging all adults to receive screening for hepatitis B at least once in their lifetime. The agency describes hepatitis B (HBV) as a liver infection caused by the HBV virus. It can progress to liver cancer and other serious illnesses. CDC officials said as many as 2.4 million people live with HBV, and most might not know they have it.

Apply Now: California College Corps Is Offering Students Much More Than $10,000 Stipends

Mar 21, 2023 | Bakersfield, Education, Local, Los Angeles, Valleys

Last year, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced the state’s #CaliforniansForAll College Corps program which has so far provided $10,000 grants to some 6,500 low-income college students as a stipend in exchange for their community service work.