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Monthly Archives: September 2023
CAPK and the Wonderful Company partner together for new food bank center
On October 5, the Community Action Partnership of Kern (CAPK) and the Wonderful Company will have their grand opening for the Wonderful Community Food Center from 10:00 a.m.
Empowering communities and environmental advocacy: Sammie Meneses’ inspiring journey
Editor’s Note: To celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, Kern Sol News is highlighting notable Hispanic leaders in Kern County who are working to create positive change in their community.
Empower Summit: uniting communities for criminal justice reform and healing in Kern County
Care First Kern (CFK) is hosting a free, two-day community event to cultivate empowerment around criminal justice reform.
Kern County Fair, CAPK offers free admission with food donations to fight hunger
On Wednesday, September 27, anyone who donates six canned or non-perishable food items to the Feed the Need Food Drive will receive free admission to the Kern County Fair.
A vigil will be held in honor of community activist, Daniel Landeros
Daniel Landeros, a community advocate and teacher, tragically lost his life to gun violence on his birthday, last Monday night at Yokuts Park.
Groundbreaking new Peace and Justice Center set to transform Bakersfield’s community landscape
Locals can mark their calendars for the groundbreaking new development of the Dolores Huerta Foundation’s (DHF) Peace and Justice Center, which is expected to be finished in Fall 2026.
Elizabeth Martinez is pouring into the community that she loves one connection at a time
Editor’s Note: To celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, Kern Sol News is highlighting notable Hispanic leaders in Kern County who are working to create positive change in their community.
Advocates speak against solitary confinement in immigration detention centers and prisons
The California State Assembly passed AB 280, the California Mandela Act, and according to a release from Immigrant Defense Advocates, this is the second year it has gotten support from the California legislature.
Devastating Hurricane Hilary leaves Kern County farm workers struggling for income
Hurricane Hilary affected the crops of many farm workers across Kern County, leaving many farm workers without jobs due to heavy rain ruining the crops and fruit.
Fall 2023 at BMoA: celebrating Asian artists and creative journeys
Next Thursday, September 28, from 7 p.m. until 9 p.m. the Bakersfield Museum of Art (BMoA) will debut four new exhibits for Fall 2023 during its opening reception.