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Monthly Archives: October 2018
South Kern Sol, in partnership with Bakersfield College, now accepting applications for fellowship program
South Kern Sol is accepting applications from Bakersfield College students to partake in the CA 2020: Democracy Media Fellowship.
Crowd gathers to protest rumored expansion of Mesa Verde Detention Facility
By Alejandra Alberto
“La gente unida, jamás será vencida,” — the united people will never be defeated — shouted a crowd gathered at Mesa Verde Detention Facility Thursday night to protest against rumors to expand the center.
Academy Award-winning actor Common coming to Bakersfield for youth town hall
Academy Award-winning actor and three-time Grammy recipient Common is heading to Bakersfield next week to inspire Kern County youth to be socially active by using their voices to advocate for healthy and inclusive communities.
Kern High School District approves policies that protect immigrant students and families
Compelled by state law passed last year, Kern High School District board members voted Monday to enact a slew of policies that bolster protections to immigrant students and their families.
It’s time we start acting responsibly when it comes to our allergies
By Adeyinka Glover
I’m often asked, “What are you allergic to?”
I always respond, “Everything.”
When this topic is brought up, I try to change the subject.