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Monthly Archives: December 2023
City leaders team work results in 22 million dollar award
On Monday, December 18, 2023, The Bakersfield Senior Center (BSC) hosted a news conference to celebrate Bakersfield’s historic award of a 22 million dollar grant that will be shared amongst several organizations including the MLK Community Initiative.
How Delano’s small businesses embraced holiday magic and community spirit
During Delano’s festive season, some of the community’s small businesses weren’t just offering products — they were also weaving stories, culture, and community into their offerings.
A call for Kern high schools to register for national poetry contest
Registration is now open through January for Kern County high schools who are interested in participating in the Poetry Out Loud (POL) event and competition.
Warm Clothing Drive Accepting Donations throughout December
Kern County’s Supervisor, David Couch, is hosting a Warm Clothing Drive throughout Kern County.
The Clothing Drive is encouarging residents to donate gently used or new warm clothing such as blankets, coats, sweaters, scarves, pants, and socks until the end of December.
Delano community joins four cities on rent control initiative
Delano, Calif.- This month, residents from Delano filed The Fair Rents Delano Ordinance to be placed on the November 2024 ballot.
Tragedy strikes Bakersfield Christmas parade
As families gathered together to celebrate the annual Bakersfield Christmas parade on Thursday, December 9th, approximately 30 minutes before the parade began A white Ford F-150 reversed into the crowd, gravely injuring three victims.
Community weighs in on changes they’d like to see along the Monitor St corridor
On Wednesday evening, the City of Bakersfield hosted a community meeting where they asked residents to help them identify deficiencies along the Monitor Street corridor and to suggest improvements they would like to see.
Remembering loved ones: the vibrant tradition of Day of the Dead spreads its roots in Bakersfield
Day of the Dead, a day in which our deceased loved ones’ spirits come to visit us one more time on November 1 and 2.