Facing Down Growing Obesity Rates, Kern County Hires Full-Time Nutritionist
Kern County ranks second-highest among all California counties for obesity, public health officials said.
The Bakersfield Californian:
For First Time In A Decade, Public Health Department Hires Nutritionist To Battle Rising Obesity Rates
It’s been more than a decade since the Kern County Public Health Services Department has staffed a full-time nutritionist, but that changed recently. Recognizing a growing need, the department filled the position in December, hiring Aaron Stonelake, who graduated from California State University Fresno with a degree in dietetics before returning to his hometown of Bakersfield last year. He will earn about $57,000 annually. (Pierce, 2/12)
In other news from across the state —
East Bay Times:
Sutter Health Expands Urgent Care In The East Bay
Sutter Health’s Palo Alto Medical Foundation announced on Wednesday it has opened its latest Pediatric Urgent Care Clinic in Dublin. Located at 4050 Dublin Blvd., the clinic promises same-day medical attention for minor to moderate illnesses after hours and on holidays, open from 1 to 8 p.m. during the week and from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sunday and holidays. (Sciacca, 2/14)
Los Angeles Times:
Berkeley Declares Itself A Sanctuary City For Recreational Cannabis — And It May Be The First To Do So
The Berkeley City Council voted unanimously to declare the city a sanctuary for recreational marijuana, a move that may be the first of its kind. The resolution, adopted Tuesday, prohibits Berkeley's agencies and employees from using city resources to assist in enforcing federal marijuana laws or providing information on legal cannabis activities. (Parvini, 2/14)