Tulare Council Rejects Request for Data Center Informational Session

On August 4, in a 4-1 vote, the Tulare City Council meeting decided not to discuss the pros and cons of a data center, even though a council member had requested to place the item on the agenda for August 18 to decide if they should have a study session at a future date.

San Joaquin Valley Air District Discusses AB 617, Air Pollution in Shafter  

On August 8, the California Strategic Growth Council and Community Action Partnership of Kern (CAPK) invited the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District to provide an update on the Valley Air Quality efforts being made in Shafter.

Community Comments On Ongoing Negotiations During BCSD Meeting  

During Tuesday’s Bakersfield City School District (BCSD) meeting, the public expressed their concerns about the ongoing negotiation settlement process between Bakersfield Elementary Teachers Association (BETA) and the district.

Clinica Sierra Vista Expands Behavioral Health Services With Two New Sites

Clinica Sierra Vista is expanding behavioral health services in Bakersfield with a new clinic on Stockdale Highway and a second location scheduled to open on Belle Terrace Avenue in September.

How Changes to Public Charge May Impact Green Card Applicants

In July, the United States Department of Homeland Security announced that it will rescind the public charge rules issued under President Joe Biden.

Community Provides Input On Child Welfare System Findings

Following last week’s Board of Supervisors meeting, community members gathered at the Boys and Girls Club on July 30 to discuss the local child welfare system.