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Monthly Archives: June 2016
Playing Politics With People’s Lives
South Kern Sol, Commentary, Randy Villegas
The deadlocked “non-decision” in the U.S. Supreme Court effectively blocking President Obama’s proposed executive actions on immigration has let down millions of families.
Lo Que Usted Debe Saber Sobre el Voto Del Tribunal Supremo Acerca DAPA y DACA
By Coachella Unincorporated
Nota de la Editora: Ayer, el Tribunal Supremo anunció que alcanzó una votación dividida 4-4 en el caso de inmigración de Estados Unidos v Texas, que se dirigió a la DAPA (Acción Diferida para los padres de los estadounidenses y residentes permanentes legales) y se expandió DACA (Acción Diferida.
Summer Youth Justice Series, June 30
Join youth leaders from Building Healthy Communities South Kern and South Kern Sol this summer as they use their voice to engage youth across Kern County and lead us to a better and more just future.
Gerardo Tinoco – On a Mission to Secure Clean Water for Arvin
South Kern Sol, News Report, Marcus Castro
Ed. Note: After graduating from the University of California Berkeley with a major in environmental science, Arvin resident Gerardo Tinoco decided to return home to use his education to address the issues impacting residents in his hometown.
South Kern Residents Advocate for a Bakersfield College Center in Arvin
South Kern Sol, News Report, Marcus Castro
Members of the Arvin community gathered at the Kern Community College District’s Weill Institute where the community expressed their the need for a Bakersfield College facility to be on the KCCD final bond.
Arvin United in Call for Bakersfield College Campus
South Kern Sol, Commentary, Yesenia Aguilar
My morning started like any other; I woke up and ate breakfast and watched some TV.
Ahead of SCOTUS Ruling, Getting the Message Out to Central Valley Immigrants
New America Media, News Report, Elena Shore
FRESNO, Calif. – Weeks before the U.S. Supreme Court is set to announce its decision in United States v.
Gov. Brown Addresses UFW, Promises ‘Wall to Keep Trump Out of CA
By Randy Villegas
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. – “He wants Mexico to build a wall … and what I say is if Trump is elected – which he won’t be – I’ll build a wall to keep him out of California!”
An open letter to the KHSD Board
By Randy Villegas
Ed. Note: The following letter was read before a meeting this week of the Kern High School District Board of Trustees.
Rural Communities in Need of Affordable Housing
By Marcus Castro
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. – As in larger cities across California, many of the state’s rural communities – including the dozens surrounding Bakersfield – face an increasing need for affordable housing.