Here's something scary to think about before Halloween!

Bet you never thought about this before. Be careful before you try on or wear those Halloween costumes, especially wigs, that you might buy this year!

Photo © Kama Ruby

Halloween Warning: Head Lice May Be Waiting In Store Costumes

Gusty winds and wildfire smoke prompt health caution

When it's windy in the San Joaquin Valley, health concerns raise their ugly head.

The National Weather Service has issued a wind alert.

In addition, please read the following advisory from the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District:

Gusty winds and wildfire smoke prompt health caution. Potential elevated PM10 and PM2.5 pose health concern 

Ride Share Week - October 2 - 6, 2017

Want to do something easy and inexpensive to help improve the environment? Participate in Ride Share Week 2017 starting tomorrow. Join a carpool, take a bus, ride a bike, or walk to work or school or wherever you usually go. As a bonus, make some new friends and reacquaint yourself with some old ones.

For more information, go to the CommuteKern events website, here: CommuteKern Events

Then once you've seen what a great idea this is, make a pledge to do it!

LiveSmart Fair at Urner's this Saturday - National Drive Electric Week

Want to learn more about electric vehicles? Visit the LiveSmart Fair at Urner's in Bakersfield this Saturday and have all of your questions answered, including what it's like to drive one.

The first 100 people to test drive an EV also will receive a free lunch! Can't beat that unless you win the lottery!

RSVP at National Drive Electric Week's website for a chance to win $250 as well: RSVP website

For more info: Project Clean Air - LiveSmart Fair