‘Today, I am an American’: People from around the world become citizens at Naturalization ceremony at CSUB

Seventy-Five people from countries around the world gathered in Cal State Bakersfield’s Dore Theater Tuesday morning to complete the final step in becoming a naturalized citizen of the United States of America.

Kern Complete Count Committee launches 2020 Census canvassing efforts for hard-to-count communities

The Kern Complete Count Committee launched its community-based census education outreach efforts last week at the Martin Luther Kind Jr.

OUR VIEW: Bakersfield, it’s time to honor our Sikh Community

In the early 1990s, a man discovered his country had killed thousands of young men. The government made these men “disappear” in the 1980s, and tried to cover up these murders.

Program helps those ‘Move to Improve’ daily activities with recovery class

When Karen was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis years ago, doctors weren’t sure when she would be able to move freely again.

BC Delano campus celebrates Filipino American history with guest speaker; encourages ethnic studies

Delano students of all ages joined the Bakersfield College Delano Campus in celebrating Larry Itliong Day and Filipino American history Friday with a series of events with the hopes to emphasize the importance of teaching ethnic studies.

Census 2020: San Joaquin Valley Represents the New California

We Need All Hands on Deck for Census 2020 for a Full and Accurate Count

As we gear up for the 2020 Census, we need to keep our eyes on the prize about encouraging full participation so that our communities receive the resources that they need to build new schools, roads, and other public facilities.