Bakersfield Rally Questions Handling of Scrivner Case, Calls for Equal Justice

Community advocates gathered at the Liberty Bell in downtown Bakersfield Thursday morning, asking whether former Kern County Supervisor Zack Scrivner’s political connections played a role in how his criminal case was handled.

First Step to Clean Water for Athal Community, CA Water Board Issues Mandatory Consolidation Order

For years, the community of Athal has been fighting for clean water, and on September 1, the California Water Board issued a mandatory consolidation order to the Athal Mutual Water Company so that residents would be under the Lamont Public Utility District (PUD).

California Water Assistance Bill Heads To Governor Newsom

California lawmakers have approved legislation that would establish a statewide water rate assistance program for low-income households, potentially giving eligible residents a new way to reduce their monthly water bills. 

CA Organization Fights for Reproductive Justice for Detained Individuals

The California Latinas for Reproductive Justice (CLRJ) is a statewide organization that advocates for healthcare access, reproductive rights, and bodily autonomy for Latina/e women, young girls, and the whole community.

BHS Students Hold Walkout in Support of Student Allegedly Burned by Security

A Bakersfield High School (BHS) student, Bridgette, was allegedly held down by a security guard against metal plates, receiving second-degree and third-degree burns on her body, according to a social media post from her mother, Kristian.

Community Organizations Discuss Efforts to Fight Data Centers

On August 27, a series of community organizations from across California joined together to discuss the fight against the rise of data centers in their respective communities.