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Monthly Archives: March 2023
Bakersfield City Council members discuss equity versus equality in funding
Equity and equality, are two terms that despite sounding similar have two completely different meanings.
While the idea of equality is nice, some feel that it is not enough.
Sol on the Street: Arvin High School students highlight inspirational women
March is Women’s History Month, a special month dedicated to honoring and highlighting the amazing women in the world.
Local Artist Gina Herrera Shares Her Experience Having Her Art Displayed at the Chicago Cultural Center
On March 16-19, the Chicago Cultural Center held its second Veteran Art Triennial and Summit, with a Bakersfield local’s sculptures on display until June 4th.
Environmental justice advocates prepare to file lawsuit against Air District
On March 21, numerous San Joaquin Valley environmental justice advocates and impacted community members formally declared their intent to seek a court order to remedy years of improper air pollution controls at some of the region’s largest sources of air pollution.
Kern County Aging and Adult Services to host free webinar on preventive Medicare Services
Kern County Aging and Adult Services will be hosting a free webinar on Medicare coverage of preventive services on March 31 at 10 a.m.
Delano residents still waiting for update on rent control
On March 20, the rent control ordinance agenda item was tabled again at the Delano city council meeting.
‘It can be peaceful and full of love, there doesn’t have to be any judgment’ Local Artist connects the community through music
Crimson Skye, a local singer-songwriter, just performed recently for an NPR submission on Youtube for the single “Fire,” with band members Jordan Belardes playing the electric violin and Adrian Diaz on drums.
Community Members Express Fear of Social Security and Medicare cuts
Hundreds of Californians traveled to Bakersfield from all over the state to express their frustration and fears surrounding Social Security cuts and cuts to Medicare.
New program to fund home repairs for eligible Bakersfield homeowners
Bakersfield residents that are in need of home repair can now apply for the city’s Home Repair and Weatherization program — a program that allows Bakersfield homeowners to receive up to $15,000 in free home improvement assistance to preserve the health and safety of their homes.
Kevin McCarthy asked to act as hunger strikes continue
On March 17 — exactly a month since the first day of the hunger strikes — constituents of Kevin McCarthy, Speaker of the House and Congressman of the 20th District, hosted a peaceful protest in front of his offices and at Yokuts Park in Bakersfield against government benefits and social security being lowered.