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Monthly Archives: August 2023
CERF program provides an update on the Governance Council, opens applications to be placed on ballot
On August 24, Kern County’s Community Economic Resilience Fund (CERF) Program leaders provided an update on their status with the Governance Council, what that means for the program, and how the public can be involved and have the opportunity to become part of the council.
Kern County Hispanic Business Conference & Expo returns for its 27th year
Today, the Kern County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (KCHCC) announced the return of its annual Hispanic Business Conference and Expo happening from 1 p.m.
Hate en redes sociales peligroso para comunidad en Kern
Por Antonio Torres
El Odio en redes sociales es algo peligroso que atenta contra integridad de personas
Hay que dar Más Amor, Menos Odio
Guía para Padres del Distrito Escolar de Bakersfield, prevé evitar discriminación y acoso
Bakersfield, CA.-
Local entrepreneur inspires wellness revolution through microgreens: the story of Ivan Isidoro and Evolution Greens
“Is it good for us?” This is a question Ivan Isidoro asked himself while thinking back on all the reasons he started his microgreens and edible flowers business.
‘They dedicated their lives during a time when racism was at an all-time high’: a committee starts to honor African American Vets
Kern County Parks and Recreation District 5 Commissioner Ucedrah Osby requested to start a committee dedicated to creating an African American Veterans Memorial.
‘Public art should lead people to be more open-minded’: Local artist paints mural for Walmart in Visalia
Mikayla Gutierrez is a body art and tattoo artist whose artwork can be found at the local Walmart in Visalia.
Annual TRUTH Act community forum addresses law enforcement’s collaboration with ICE
On Tuesday, the Board of Supervisors held the annual TRUTH Act Community Forum during their regularly scheduled 9 a.m.
Community meeting at Ford City Park: push for Latino and Indigenous representation in Taft
Tomorrow, a meeting will be held at 4 p.m. at Ford City Park in Taft to learn more about increasing Latino and Indigenous representation in the community of Taft.
Protestors against ICE detention centers and GEO Group demand action
In San Francisco and Fresno, protests were held by the California Collaborative for Immigrant Justice, survivors of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention, and other organizations at the ICE offices.
Q&A: Rosa Lopez discusses the TRUTH Act community forum
On August 22 at 9 a.m., the Board of Supervisors will be conducting the annual TRUTH Act community forum to provide information to the public about ICE’s access to individuals and to receive and consider public comment.