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Monthly Archives: December 2022
Historical changes are made on the Bakersfield City Council
Manpreet Kaur and Andrae Gonzales have made history in Bakersfield. Kaur is now the first Sikh woman to serve on the Bakersfield City Council and Gonzales is the first Latino Vice Mayor of Bakersfield.
California adds protections for reproductive freedoms into the state constitution
Less than six months after the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, the State of California has added explicit protections for reproductive freedoms including abortion care and contraception.
Orlie’s Shoe Drive brings holiday cheer to kids around Kern
With Christmas on the horizon, Orlie’s Shoe Drive team members go into the community, working with local schools to hand out new shoes.
Bakersfield Women’s Business Conference prioritizes economic equity and mentorship
The Bakersfield Women’s conference is focused on equity and sisterhood as they prepare for their 2023 conference.
Nueva Vista Language Academy gets selected to represent California in Washington, D.C.
Nueva Vista Language Academy got selected this year to represent the state of California at the Christmas tree lighting in Washington, D.C.
Bakersfield College professors leave students feeling unsafe
“Disrespected, irritated, angry, and unwanted,” is how Jordyn Davis explained feeling after being met with a hostile environment from professors at Bakersfield College.
FIELD and other co-sponsors to host holiday giveaway for those in need
On December 20, the Farmworkers Institute of Education & Leadership Development (FIELD) is partnering with city officials, Toys for Tots, Radio Lobo, Kiwanis, and Macy’s to host their first annual Give Back Event.
Kern county high school football teams triumph over opposition
Featured image by Aidan Garaygordobil, B.A., DelanoSportsMedia
Kern County is an environment that has not been known for high school football, but this may change in the future.
Delano City Council passes motion to further discussions on rent control
On December 5, the Delano City Council had a regular board meeting, covering agenda item number 19 — the discussion and direction of a potential rent control ordinance in the City of Delano.
Arvin celebrates the holidays with the return of the annual Christmas parade
On December 5, the city of Arvin Chamber of Commerce held their annual Christmas parade, with many exciting entries.