Crews to begin construction on Bakersfield College’s Arvin campus in August 2022, officials say

After some delays, the Bakersfield College Arvin campus has a new timeline with no expected delays.

Hispanics, Asians are under-represented among Bakersfield College staff, according to analysis findings

The findings of an analysis of the Bakersfield College staff show an under-representation of Hispanics and Asians among the campus’ workforce.

CSUB psychology professors, students weigh in on the mental health of teens during the pandemic

In March of 2020, many teenagers were taken out of their norm and forced to cut off the majority of their in-person socialization, and after a year of isolation, they are in the process of getting back to normalcy of interacting with friends and family.

Drought conditions worsening across California and in Kern County

California is in the midst of its second consecutive dry year, pushing the state to the brink of another drought.

Governor Newsom looks to phase out Oil Extraction in California

In a press release that was released last Friday, Governor Gavin Newsom revealed that California will work to end oil extraction as part of nation-leading effort to achieve carbon neutrality.

COMMENTARY: DA prosecutors disrespect community by mocking our neighborhoods

By Adeyinka Glover

I am deeply bothered by the actions of a group of current and former prosecutors of the Kern County District Attorney’s Office who believed it was okay to tour East Bakersfield in such an insensitive and nonsensical manner.