Aimee Preciado
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CRLA Celebrates 60-Year Legacy of Community Lawyering in McFarland
Carol Ruth Silver, a founding attorney of California Rural Legal Assistance (CRLA)’s McFarland and Delano offices, reflected on decades of civil rights work during a 60th anniversary celebration Tuesday evening in McFarland.
San Joaquin Valley Survey Reveals Growing Concerns Over Housing and Cost of Living
Move the Valley partnered with Faith in the Valley to conduct the San Joaguin Valley Speaks surveys via phone and email to better understand the perspectives, concerns, and priorities of voters across the San Joaquin Valley.
Unidos Valle Central Expands Access To Immigration Resources In Kern County
On April 23, Building Healthy Communities Kern (BHC) and the United Farm Workers Foundation (UFW) hosted the second Unidos Valle Central meeting, an informational initiative designed to deliver critical resources to underserved communities.
Environmental Report Highlights Indoor Air Pollution Risks in Select Delano Buildings
The Delano Guardians hosted a community meeting on April 21 to inform residents about potential health risks associated with indoor air exposure to chemicals from an underground tetrachloroethylene (PCE) plume in downtown Delano.
Challengers Baseball Expands Access to Sports for Special Needs Youth in McFarland
A youth league baseball coach in McFarland is working to expand access to sports for children and young adults with disabilities in a community where representation for youth with special needs often goes underrepresented.
Gubernatorial Candidates Address Latino and Immigrant Issues at Nuestra Voz 2026 Forum
The California Immigrant Policy Center (CIPC), the American Civil Liberties Union California Action (ACLU), and the California Latino Legislative Caucus Foundation (CLLC) hosted a gubernatorial forum, Nuestra Voz 2026, on Tuesday evening to highlight the candidates running for governor and their policies that directly affect Latino and immigrant populations in California.
CRLA Celebrates 60 Years of Fighting for Justice
On Tuesday evening, California Rural Legal Assistance (CRLA) launched its 60th anniversary celebration with a live kickoff event highlighting decades of legal advocacy and community impact.
McFarland Proclaims April Autism Acceptance Month
At Wednesday evening’s City Council meeting, McFarland proclaimed April 2026 as Autism Acceptance Month, a proclamation that was first brought to the council’s attention by parents advocating for inclusive events not just for their children but for the special needs community of McFarland as a whole.
Op-Ed: Inside California City’s Immigration Detention Center
Last week, Kern Sol News Reporters had the opportunity to follow up with Hilario, a detainee held at California City’s immigration detention center.
McFarland Mayor Highlights City’s Progress and Key Investments
The City of McFarland held its third annual State of the City Address and Business Award ceremony on Friday evening, highlighting numerous accomplishments achieved in the last year.