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Monthly Archives: April 2023
CSUB teams up with community to plant native Californian trees
The California State University of Bakersfield (CSUB) teamed up with the Kern River Parkway Foundation, the city of Bakersfield Recreation and Parks Department, and several other organizations for the last day of their Sustainability Symposium.
Governor Newsom announces new efforts to protect mediation abortion access in California
With the United States Supreme Court ruling on abortion medications looming, Governor Gavin Newsom highlighted new actions California is taking to protect reproductive freedom, including medication abortion.
Raji Brar discusses the importance of education after being appointed to the CSU Board of Trustees
A heart for community and education is exactly what Raji Brar will be bringing to the California State University Board of Trustees.
President Biden’s new plan to expand health coverage to DACA recipients
Yesterday, President Biden announced a new plan that, if finalized, would allow DACA recipients to enroll in Medicaid, Children’s Health Insurance Programs, and the Affordable Care Act’s Health Insurance Marketplaces — where they could qualify for financial assistance based on income, and through their state Medicaid agency.
The city of Delano continues to hold air quality meetings to benefit its residents
The Central California Asthma Collaborative (CCAC) continues to provide the residents of Delano with resources to become advocates within their community to improve air quality.
New campaign requests city of Bakersfield adopt a budget to protect tenants
With the City of Bakersfield’s budget hearings approaching in the next few months, community members are encouraged to participate in the Keep Bakersfield House campaign to help local tenants.
‘Feminist identity is complicated but the key thing to always go back to is choice’: local professor shares her journey
Ever since she was a little girl, she knew she wanted to teach. Born and raised in Bakersfield, California, Katy Hanson originally had a goal of teaching children.
Bakersfield College holds second Consent Fair
Bakersfield College (BC) held its second annual Consent Fair which brought in over a hundred people and a handful of educational booths.
‘After helping a student I always feel hopeful’: local social worker talks about her journey
Yanin Ayon decided that she wanted to become a school social worker to do her part in helping students feel safer at school and learn skills and techniques that they can use to enhance their mental wellness well into adulthood.
Delano City Council reverses policy allowing the raising of LGBTQ+ flag at city hall
In June of 2021, the Delano City Council voted and approved the raising of the LGBTQ+ Pride flag at city hall.