‘It shouldn’t be this hard’: Students share college struggles amid looming U.S. education cuts

In a community roundtable on Wednesday, local parents and students opened up about the real-life challenges of getting to and through college as potential proposed federal education cuts loom over their futures.

City halts sewer rate hike process amid community pushback

Amid widespread public opposition, Bakersfield City Manager Christian Clegg has recommended rescinding the Proposition 218 process tied to the proposed sewer rate increase, which would have raised annual fees from $239 to $950 starting July 1.

From first-gen student to Congressional candidate: Randy Villegas aims to uplift the valley

Dr. Randy Villegas, a Bakersfield native, school board trustee, and college professor, announced he has officially entered the race for California’s 22nd Congressional District, promising to bring a fresh voice to the Central Valley rooted in lived experience and community values.

Voices of the Central Valley rise against Medicaid cuts

On April 10, the House of Representatives approved a Republican-led budget plan that could deeply affect Medicaid and other healthcare programs.

Community unites at Justice for Palestine rally in the Central Valley 

Members of the Central Valley community gathered on April 15 to raise their voices and stand in solidarity with Palestine liberation at the Justice for Palestine rally and march, organized by The United Front for Liberation. 

Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. AOC visit Bakersfield for “Fighting Oligarchy” tour

Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) and U.S. Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) visited Bakersfield on April 15 as part of their “Fighting Oligarchy” tour that called on working-class Americans to stand up against what Sanders described as corporate greed, government corruption, and the erosion of democracy.