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WASCO — Many people often form lasting friendships through someone they meet at work or school or within a circle of friends. Two Wasco women met through cancer. Elisa Garcia is currentl...

Editor’s Note: As part of a partnership with the United Way of Kern County, MÁS magazine is proud to publish the “Born Learning” series in our new section called “Nuestr...

When it comes to donating blood, every drop counts and every contribution can help save a life. But a constant struggle faced by the nonprofit Houchin Community Blood Bank, the only blood bank in ...

Karol Lopez was only 7 months old when doctors diagnosed her with cerebral palsy. The neurological disorder, depending on the severity, causes physical disability and can inhibit certain movements. ...

MIAMI — Low-cut halters, rear-revealing shorts, flared pants with V-waists, capris with comets of color bolting down the calves, spaghetti strap tanks. In exercise wear stolen directly from &...

Sometimes, laughter is the best medicine.      Sofia Muñoz suffers from leukemia and due to chemotherapy treatments, she’s lost most of her hair. Looking for a l...

When it comes to methamphetamine use and production, stereotypes run rampant. Latinos are typically seen as the manufacturers and dealers, while whites are seen as users. However, Kern County Sher...

Bakersfield citizens recently proved that they are willing to wait in their cars, in heavy traffic, for two hours-plus, just so they can get a free flu shot. But, perhaps this isn’t such a dr...

When Eric T. Ante Jr. lost 20 pounds in just 10 days, his mother, Elaine Janis knew that what she thought was a bad case of stomach flu turned into something more serious. Janis rushed him to the e...

Life or death situations change people — some for the better and some for the worse.     And attitude is everything when you are struggling and can actually help shape who you ...