Monthly Archives: October 2019

Maddy Institute accepting applications for Legislative Intern Scholar Program

October 31, 2019 / By

The Maddy Institute is accepting applications from students for the Legislative Intern Scholar Program for the Spring/Summer of 2020.

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

October 28, 2019 / By

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

October 24, 2019 / By

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.

‘Do they really know us’: Sikh community says park will give sense of belonging; don’t feel support from city officials, advocates say

October 23, 2019 / By

After working with city officials, committees and community partners for almost two years, the Bakersfield Sikh community continues its efforts in naming a park of a Sikh civil rights leader; however there has been a recent halt to the process.

Friendship House recruiting for mentoring program

October 22, 2019 / By

The Friendship House Community Center is currently looking for individuals for the mentoring program.

The program, put on by Community Action Partnership of Kern, is recruiting both mentees and mentors.

Sol on the Street: CSUB students celebrate sustainability month

October 21, 2019 / By

Every October college campuses celebrate Campus Sustainability Month, an international celebration of sustainability in higher education.

Information offsets fear at the Second Immigrant Civil Rights Conference

October 17, 2019 / By

Kern County residents heard from a number of immigrant rights advocates Wednesday at the Greater Bakersfield Legal Assistance’s second Immigrant Civil Rights Conference at Hodel’s Country Dining.

Health care advocates celebrate the halt to public charge rule; remain vigilant as Trump Administration imposes new restrictions

October 15, 2019 / By

Health care advocates gathered Tuesday morning in front of Clinica Sierra Vista on Niles Street to celebrate the latest news to the new public charge rule.

Kern County kicks off Binational Health Week; taskforce to focus on mental health services and Medi-Cal expansion

October 11, 2019 / By

Kern County’s Binational Health Week Taskforce kicked off its 15th annual Binational Health Week Friday with the 2019 opening press conference at Mercy Hospital.

GBLA to hold second Immigrant Civil Rights Conference

October 10, 2019 / By

The Greater Bakersfield Legal Assistance is holding its second Immigrant Civil Rights Conference next week.

Topics expected to be discussed include immigrant civil rights and the 2020 Census.