On Tuesday, none of that equipment was being used, but Kern County seniors were still breaking a sweat at an exercise class hosted by Shafter Recreation and Parks District
There has been an uptick in illnesses recently during this season of change. It's a mixture of a resurgence of COVID infections, respiratory illnesses, and the flu.
The first week of spring has brought with it warmer weather but also an abundance of pollen causing several people within Kern to develop severe spring allergies.