This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Earlier this year, Selena Peña spent her days helping Kern County residents learn how to lead healthier lives through ...

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) plays a crucial role in supporting low-income households across the ...

But in July the county eliminated the program, citing the loss of $12.5 million in federal public health funding. It was early in a series of cascading cuts to Kern’s health programs this year. Other ...