Aimee Preciado
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McFarland Awarded Funds to Launch North Kern Innovation Hub
Among the recipients of Kern County’s Catalyst Projects is the city of McFarland, Mujeres Activas, and the McFarland Community Foundation, which will receive a $359,000 fund to launch the North Kern Innovation Hub.
Arvin Library Reopens After Year-Long Renovation
The Kern County Library’s Arvin location hosted the reopening of its library after a year-long hiatus.
Adventist Health Hosts Safely Surrendered Press Conference
In an effort to raise awareness about California’s Safely Surrendered Baby Law, also known as the Safe Haven Act, Adventist Health Physicians Network in Bakersfield held a press conference on Wednesday morning, marking Safely Surrendered Baby Month, an annual campaign aimed at educating residents about the safe options available for mothers.
Lyle Martin Discusses Representation in Law Enforcement
Former Bakersfield Police Chief, from 2016 through 2019, Lyle Martin spoke at Bakersfield College’s (BC) Panorama campus on Feb.
SB 1105 Aims to Protect Legal Observers and Reinforce Civil Rights
On February 16, Senator Sasha Renee Perez, of Pasadena, introduced SB 1105, also known as the Protect California Rights Act during an event.
Bakersfield College Hosts African American Wellness Seminar Addressing Racial Health Disparities
On February 12, Bakersfield College (BC) hosted an African American Wellness Seminar. This seminar was among several taking place at BC during the month of February in acknowledgment of Black History Month.
McFarland Proclaims February as Safely Surrendered Baby Month
During Wednesday’s City Council meeting, the City of McFarland proclaimed the month of February as Safely Surrendered Baby Month.
Dr. Mae Ngai Examines How U.S. Immigration Policy Created Undocumented Immigration
On Monday, Columbia University hosted an online discussion with Dr. Mae Ngai, author of several critically acclaimed books, including Impossible Subjects: Illegal Aliens and the Making of Modern America and The Chinese Question: The Gold Rush and Global Politics.
Bridge Brigade Protests ICE on Local Overpass
On February 7, community members gathered on a bridge located at Sunny Lane and Height Street over Highway 178 to protest U.S.
$300 Million State Program Targets First-Time, First-Generation Homebuyers
California Housing Finance Agency (CalHFA) have begun their California Dream For All Shared Appreciation Loan initiative.