‘A moment of freedom’: CSUB students talk ethics with Tehachapi inmates

Should felons have voting rights? Students and inmates discussed this question in January at Cal State Bakersfield’s Ethics Bowl in the Tehachapi prison.

Young advocates in Delano are getting LOUD with hopes to better their community

A group of students in Delano are taking on a lot more than just school work.

‘Black Love Is Necessary’: Local woman empowers and educates black community through advocacy work

Faheemah Salahud-Din lives to serve and empower the black community in Bakersfield with the hopes that one day her children — and every person of color — can live in a world where everyone is treated with respect and love.

Bakersfield College seeks to provide more support for undocumented students with $115,000 Grant

A group of Bakersfield College staff and students and community organizers gathered for the first time Friday afternoon on campus since receiving the Project Conexiones grant.

Lamont man celebrates 110th birthday; he credits his longevity to prayer, a healthy diet and minimal stress

Last Thursday, Modesto Lopez Bautizta began his day by giving thanks to God for living another day — just as he does every day.

Education advocates raise concern of high number of transfers among students of color within KHSD

Although the number of suspensions and expulsions have decreased in the Kern High School District since 2014, the number of students voluntarily and involuntarily transferring out school continue to be a concern for education advocates, according to a presentation made by the Kern Education Justice Collaborative Thursday at a Community Forum.