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Dr. Bains proposes the Stop Laying Off Firefighters Act

(Sacramento, CA) January 15, 2024 – Currently deployed to the LA fires as a Chief Medical Officer with the California Medical Assistance Team, Dr. Jasmeet Bains (D-Delano) today introduced the Stop Laying off Firefighters Act, which guarantees that CAL FIRE (California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection) will maintain full staffing levels throughout the year.

Dr. Bains announces outreach efforts for Red Ribbon Week 2024

(Bakersfield, CA) October 17, 2024 – Dr. Jasmeet Bains (D-Delano) is kicking off a week of education and outreach to young people in Kern County to combat drugs for Red Ribbon Week, which runs from October 23 through October 31.

County approves $8M plan from Dr. Bains to fight fentanyl epidemic

(Sacramento, CA) July 16, 2024 – The Kern County Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday to approve the allocation of just over $8 million in state funding secured by Dr. Jasmeet Bains (D-Delano) to various programs combating the spread of fentanyl.