JaNell Gore-Jackson
Ja'Nell Gore is a student at USC pursuing her masters in their online Communication Management program. She has her B.A from CSU Bakersfield in Psychology. Posts by JaNell Gore-Jackson:
First Step to Clean Water for Athal Community, CA Water Board Issues Mandatory Consolidation Order
For years, the community of Athal has been fighting for clean water, and on September 1, the California Water Board issued a mandatory consolidation order to the Athal Mutual Water Company so that residents would be under the Lamont Public Utility District (PUD).
BHS Students Hold Walkout in Support of Student Allegedly Burned by Security
A Bakersfield High School (BHS) student, Bridgette, was allegedly held down by a security guard against metal plates, receiving second-degree and third-degree burns on her body, according to a social media post from her mother, Kristian.
Advocates Call for Kern to Stop Collaborating with ICE During Truth Act Forum
The Kern County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO) presented updates on when they have worked with or assisted Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) during the Truth Act Forum.
Mutual Aid Event Collects Donations for People Released from Detention Centers
The Center and Valley Watch Network with Faith in the Valley partnered for a mutual aid event to collect donations to help people being released from detention centers.
How Changes to Public Charge May Impact Green Card Applicants
In July, the United States Department of Homeland Security announced that it will rescind the public charge rules issued under President Joe Biden.
Survey Analyzes Impacts of Immigration Raids on Farm Workers
The United Farm Workers Foundation (UFW) conducted a survey, Under the Sun and out of the Shadows, to assess the impacts of the immigration raids on undocumented farm workers.
Advocates Discuss Data Center Proposals in the Central Valley
As data centers are on the rise, the Central Valley is facing several proposals, including the two for Inyokern and Taft, along with two centers being proposed in Kings and Tulare Counties.
City Council to Discuss Possible Sanctuary City Policy
Community members gathered at the city council meeting this week to ask the council members to make Bakersfield a sanctuary city.
Community Members Request County Funding for Drainage Basin
Community members from Athal, now known as Unidos Por el Agua, and Fuller Acres attended the Board of Supervisors meeting on Tuesday to ask for funding for a drainage basin.
Community Calls on County to Still Inspect Detention Centers
During the Kern County Board of Supervisors meeting, the Public Health Department gave an update on inspections conducted at detention centers in Kern County and on the county’s authority.