Aimee
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La Guelaguetza returns to Kern this weekend
La Guelaguetza is coming back to Kern County this weekend.
La Guelaguetza is a traditional Hispanic event meant to merit recognition to indigenous cultures.
COMMENTARY: It couldn’t be any more clear. White privilege on full display as rioters storm, terrorize U.S. Capital
On Wednesday, terrorists stormed the U.S Capitol, which caused an unbelievable amount of mayhem; however, Even after all the chaos, danger and damage they caused, they were met with little to no resistance from law enforcement.
COMMENTARY: The McFarland City Council race deserves to be more than a popularity contest
Considering what McFarland has gone through this year — with the City Council voting to allow GEO to operate in my hometown — the McFarland City Council race might be one of the most important races in Kern County.
Applications for Kern Recovers Nonprofit Grant Program to close soon
The County has set aside $1 million to help local nonprofit organizations that have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
COMMENTARY: My freshman year of high school is full of confusion, nervousness, and hope
Freshman in high school across the nation are starting a school year that virtually no other freshman has experienced in the past.
After Week of Action to defund police in schools, KHSD to vote on final budget for 2020-21 school year
A week before the Kern High School District is set to vote on the final budget for the 2020-21 school year, the Kern Education Justice Collaborative launched a week of action, calling to defund the District’s police department.
Sol on the street: McFarland students discuss expectations for upcoming school year
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the McFarland Unified School District has decided to reopen schools in four phases, beginning Aug.
COMMENTARY: With GEO temporarily postponed, I can sleep peacefully for now
Mcfarland has decided to postpone the detention facilities, and as someone who lives near a detention center, I am relieved.
Overview: Plans for school to return in the fall
School districts across Kern County have begun to roll out their plans for school in the fall.
Education equity group starts petition to de-fund police in schools a week before budget is set to be approved
The Kern Education Justice Collaborative, a local education equity group, has started a petition that calls to de-fund the Kern High School District Police Department.