Monthly Archives: August 2015

Californians Favor Extending Health Care Coverage to All Residents

August 31, 2015 / By

New America Media, News Report, Viji Sundaram

SACRAMENTO — California voters are embracing the Affordable Care Act (ACA) in record numbers, and a growing majority now supports expanding health care coverage to undocumented residents, according to the latest Field Poll, released here in the Capitol August 26.

BHC-SK Community Meeting in Lamont, Aug. 27

August 26, 2015 / By

The south Kern community is invited to the next Building Healthy Communities-South Kern Central Table Meeting.

Central Valley Unites to Fight Environmental Injustice

August 26, 2015 / By

The Know Fresno & WeCed Youth Media, Claudia Gonzalez, Aqueela Starks, and Guadalupe Reyes

FRESNO, Calif.–

Progress Made in Quest To Change Expulsion Practices

August 26, 2015 / By
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By Joey Williams

It is common belief that only the wealthiest and most connected members of our community have power and know how to use it.

Community Groups Press for Health For All

August 18, 2015 / By

South Kern Sol, News Report, Earl Parsons

Photo above: Arvin Mayor Pro-Tem Jose Gurrola, speaking as a private citizen.

How a Dreamer Fell Through The Cracks

August 14, 2015 / By

We’Ced, First Person, Miguel Garcia

Photo by Andres Reyes

If someone asked me what the proudest moment of my life has been, without a doubt I’d say the moment I received an acceptance letter from UC Davis.

Free Soccer Clinic in Arvin, Aug. 15

August 14, 2015 / By

Building Healthy Communities South Kern Youth Leaders in partnership with Mighty Kicks, Dignity Health, and the Boys and Girls Club of Kern County will be hosting a soccer clinic for children ages 5 to 12 at 5:00 p.m.

What Changes Would You Like to See at Arvin High?

August 10, 2015 / By

By Julie Del Toro

Editor’s Note: Kern Union High School District just unveiled its 2015-16 Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP).

Kern Faith Leaders Press for Police Reform

August 5, 2015 / By

South Kern Sol, News Report, Earl Parsons

Local activists gathered at Rexland Acres Community Park to discuss potential reforms to Kern County law enforcement late last month.

California Latinos Closing Gap in Health Coverage

August 4, 2015 / By

New America Media, News Report, Viji Sundaram

SAN FRANCISCO – After the end of the second open enrollment period in health insurance under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), enrollment rates between Latinos and whites are not that different, according to a study out this week.