South Kern Sol, News Report, Staff
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. – On a Saturday afternoon in March over 200 protesters gathered in East Bakersfield along Mt.
Greater Bakersfield Legal Assistance (GBLA) is excited to announce that for the first time ever is partnering with One Justice to bring a team of 12 law student volunteers from Los Angeles to deliver much needed services for individuals facing issues with medical debt, health insurance, workers compensation, and estate planning.
Ed. note: The fall in oil prices is hitting Kern County’s General Fund and The Kern County Board of Supervisors is considering privatizing services to make up for the lost revenues.
New America Media, News Report, Viji Sundaram
BERKELEY, Calif. – Undocumented immigrants’ ability to stay healthy might come down to a matter of luck.
By Alfredo Camacho
Photo above: Joey Williams
When it comes to the future of communities in Kern County, Joey Williams is optimistic.
By Daniel Jimenez, photo by Demaris Garcia
Last month, a federal judge in Texas blocked Obama’s executive actions from going into effect.
New America Media, News Report, Viji Sundaram
Pictured above: DACA recipient Ana Alcantara, 22, was misinformed by her tax preparer and ended up paying an unnecessary penalty.
By Alfredo Camacho
Photo above: Sara Sanchez
Last October, Sara Sanchez found herself being wheeled into an operating room by doctors from the organization Cirugía Sin Fronteras (Surgery Without Borders).
Building Healthy Communities, South Kern will be hosting a Resident and Youth Summit on March 21 at Arvin High School.