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Monthly Archives: April 2024
Kern Supervisor Zack Scrivner under investigation for alleged sexual assault on his child
Kern County Second District Supervisor Zack Scrivner is under investigation for alleged sexual assault on one of his children, according to the Kern County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO).
Advocates rally for continuous Medi-Cal coverage as disenrollments surge
As millions of Californians are being disenrolled from Medi-Cal due to unwinding, advocates are increasing pressure on Governor Gavin Newsom to approve funding for continuous medical coverage for children in his May budget revisions.
Support surfaces for Riddhi Patel amidst allegations
The People’s Budget Bakersfield has released an official statement supporting Riddhi Patel, who was arrested and accused of 18 felony counts after they made threatening remarks towards the city council members on April 10.
“Books Unbound: A Free Book Fair Experience,” for all 523 students
Imagine being a student at Williams Elementary School, and during a school rally, a familiar organization announced that everyone gets a voucher for twenty dollars to spend at the book fair.
Activist arrested after alleged threat to Bakersfield City Council sparks community response
During the Bakersfield City Council meeting a pro-Palestinian protester was arrested and accused of 18 felony counts after they made threatening remarks towards the city council members on April 10.
California launches CalKIDS: every child’s path to college savings
California has launched a program that aims to make the dream of getting a college education a reality for every child in the State.
Nick Hill takes the helm as Interim Executive Director of MLKcommUNITY Initiative
Today, Nick Hill was named the Interim Executive Director of the Circle of Life Development Foundation, also known as the MLKcommUNITY Initiative, which is an economic development organization dedicated to fostering growth and prosperity in the community.
Rebecca Nagle will speak about Indigenous representation at CSUB
On Wednesday, April 17, The Kegley Institute of Ethics at California State University Bakersfield (CSUB) will host its annual memorial lecture.
President Biden unveils ambitious plan to benefit over 30 million Americans
President Joe Biden announced his new plans to deliver student debt relief to over 30 million Americans when combined with previous actions under his administration.
Q&A with Kern Public Health: Understanding HIV Testing, Treatment, and Prevention
In a 2022 most recent study, Kern County Public Health detected 200 positive new cases of HIV in Kern County.