JaNell Gore
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:
Dr. Yu Loses Medical License, Mother Speaks Out
As of January 2, 2026, Dr. Han Yu was ordered to stop practicing medicine for the time being due to failing his competency exam.
Athal Community Goes Without Water For Almost a Week
UPDATE: A community member confirmed the water was restored Saturday night (January 17); however, they are still advocating for change.
Community Meetings for Sewer Rate Updates
The community is welcome to join several upcoming meetings regarding the proposed sewer rate increases in Bakersfield.
Federal Judge Stops ICE Civil Arrests at Immigration Courts in Part of California
On December 24, Federal Judge Casey Pitts halted policies that allowed Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to arrest individuals attending routine immigration court hearings.
Bakersfield Realtor Explains Housing Market and Steps to Buying a Home
Buying a home for the first time can be a daunting thought, especially as the cost of homes rises.
Kern County Public Health Discusses 2025 Data and Holiday Health Tips
As 2025 comes to a close, Michelle Corson, Program Manager and Public Relations Officer for Kern County Public Health, discussed preliminary data on topics including Valley Fever and measles.
Motion Filed Against Core Civic Detention Center Due to Inadequate Medical Care
The American Civil Liberties Union, Prison Law Office, and California Collaborative for Immigrant Justice (CCIJ) filed a motion for a temporary restraining order on December 16 for two detainees at the Core Civic Detention Center in California City, for two detainees who are not receiving proper medical care.
Officials Discuss Aquifer Exemption Plan at Community Hearing
On Dec 9, California Geologic Energy Management (CalGem) and the California Water Board. held a public hearing to discuss the proposed expansion of Class II injection in the Kern River Reservoir in the North Central areas of Kern County to increase oil recovery.
‘The Treatment Was Inhumane’: The Reality of Deportation, Detainment at Core Civic Detention Center
“We were ‘accidentally pepper-sprayed’ and left inside the tank with the door closed. We weren’t checked by the nurse until we left 2 hrs later.”
Valley CAN and BC offer Free Training Courses on Electric Vehicle Charging Systems
Valley CAN (Clean Air Now) will be hosting free classes at Bakersfield College (BC) on introductory skills to working on charging systems for electric vehicles, starting December 15 to 19, and the classes will be from 8 a.m.