Aimee Preciado
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Delano Volunteers Work to Restore Lake Woollomes
Lake Woollomes is a staple recreational park that families enjoy for fishing, barbecues, and picnics. However, the lake has seen better days and has been subjected to years of severe underfunding, leading community organizations to take the initiative in cleaning up and restoring the park themselves.
NAMI Panel Addresses Mental Health Stigma During Awareness Month
On May 20, the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), along with several promotional partners, hosted a panel discussion addressing the stigma surrounding mental health in recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month.
Quiet Opening of Central Valley Annex Raises Questions in McFarland
In the city of McFarland, a detention facility quietly began operations in April 2026. The facility, known as the Central Valley Annex, became the second immigration detention center in McFarland, bringing the total number of detention facilities to four in Kern County and eight across California.
Rising Tomato Prices Impact Rural Communities
Tomato prices have reportedly risen by 40% as of April 2026, driven by severe weather conditions, increased tariffs, and higher transportation costs.
Advisory Committee Recommends “Unity High School” in DJUHSD Renaming Process
On May 12, the Delano Joint Union High School District (DJUHSD) Board of Trustees held its regular meeting, where one agenda item focused on the proposed renaming of Cesar E.
Proposed Bill Aims to Keep CA Taxpayers From Funding ICE Detention Centers
On Tuesday evening, PICO CA, the state’s largest faith-based, multiracial community organizing network, hosted an informational webinar to provide an in-depth overview of Assembly Bill 2465, titled the “No Taxpayer Dollars for Our Family Separation Act.”
Couple Marries Inside Kern County ICE Detention Facility
For many, planning a wedding is filled with the utmost excitement, from picking out bridal and bridesmaid dresses, themes, and cakes to the moment of joining two families together forever.
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.