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Monthly Archives: June 2023
Technical assistance and grant program launches for small businesses
The Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Technical Assistance and Grant Program will be launching on July first to assist small businesses.
Bakersfield City Council rejects additional funding for Eviction Prevention Services program
During their June 28 meeting, the Bakersfield City Council chose not to allocate additional funding from the Fiscal Year 2024 budget to create the Eviction Prevention Services program, the comprehensive right-to-counsel program that would provide tenant rights education and outreach, legal services, and advice for landlord/tenant issues, and attorney representation for tenants in court.
Delano, McFarland, and Earlimart districts provide free meals during the summer
Delano, McFarland, and Earlimart districts are offering free breakfast and lunch to all students.
The Delano Union Elementary School District will be serving free meals for all students at no cost.
CSUB honors Juneteenth with a panel of local leaders
Juneteenth is a historical federal holiday that honors the first June 19th in 1865 when Texas was forced by Union troops to free all enslaved people.
Kern County Public Health provides heat safety tips
The Kern County Public Health Services Department urges residents to protect themselves from the heat as triple-digit temperatures are expected for the first time this year.
Dom Joseph speaks about Pride, Queer representation, and being nonbinary
This June, Kern County witnessed a variety of Pride festivities that celebrated and honored the LGBTQ+ experience.
TYM4Change is adopting MLK Park
Transitional Youth Mobilizing for Change (TYM4Change) will be adopting Martin Luther King Jr. Park on June 29th.
CAPK’s Water Utility Assistance program provides up to $15,000 in financial aid for water bills
The Community Action Partnership of Kern (CAPK) has an energy program known as the Water Utility Assistance program that provides financial assistance to residents who may need it.
Sol on the street: What does pride month mean to you and why is it important?
June is known as pride month and it is to celebrate everyone no matter who they chose to love.
Biden and Newsom announce millions in investments for climate resilience projects
On Monday, President Joe Biden and Governor Gavin Newsom announced a $600 million investment for climate resilience projects nationwide and an additional $67 million to help build power lines and transmission infrastructure to support California’s transition to 100% clean electricity.