Jose Gaspar
José Gaspar is a veteran journalist and former news anchor/reporter with Telemundo, Bakersfield. Prior, he worked 28 years at KBAK-TV as a reporter.
Email him at jose@southkernsol.org. Posts by Jose Gaspar:
Alex Garcia resigns as Mayor and council member of Wasco
Alex Garcia has resigned his post as mayor and member of the Wasco City Council effective immediately.
Democratic Central Committee calls on Alex Garcia to step down as Wasco mayor
The Kern County Democratic Central Committee is calling on Wasco mayor Alex Garcia to step down from his post.
KCCD to pay $2.4 million to ousted professor Matthew Garrett in settlement agreement
The Kern Community College District will pay former Bakersfield College professor Matthew Garrett $2.4 million plus $154,520 as compensation for back wages and medical benefits since Garrett’s dismissal in April of 2023.
Kern judge blocks UFW effort to unionize Wonderful Co. workers
In a legal setback for the United Farm Workers, a Kern County Superior Court judge issued a preliminary injunction that temporarily blocks the bargaining process between ag powerhouse Wonderful Company and the UFW labor union founded by Cesar Chavez.
Who killed Bakersfield businessman José Arredondo?
Laura Arredondo, sister of Jose Arredondo keeps her brother’s portrait at her home. She speaks to and cries at the picture as a way to help her cope with his death.
Mariachi exhibit hits a personal note
Iconic singer Javier Solis performs in concert accompanied by Mariachi Potosino in Chicago, early 60s. My father is the second from left playing violin.
KCSO & BPD report increases in complaints and uses of force for 2023
Kern County’s two largest law enforcement agencies reported an increase in complaints alleging everything from excessive force, neglect of duty, performance violations, discourteous treatment, and others.
2023 Hate Crime Report highlights much work remains to be done to combat hate
The latest 2023 Hate Crime in California Report by the Department of Justice reveals a continuing trend of reported offenses against LGBTQ+, Jewish, and Muslim communities.
Grimmway Farms, two labor contractors cited for serious safety violations in case of Bakersfield farmworker killed while picking carrots
Rosa Miriam Sanchez and her children. (Photo provided by family)
Cal/Osha, the state agency that regulates workplace safety, has issued serious safety violations against Bakersfield ag giant Grimmway Farms, labor contractors Esparza Enterprises, and M&M Labor in the case of Rosa Sanchez of Bakersfield who was run over by a truck while picking carrots on September 20, 2023.
Delano rent control measure fails to qualify for November ballot by 150 signatures
So close and yet so far. After six months of tedious work gathering voter signatures on a petition, proponents of an ordinance calling for rent control in Delano are disappointed.