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Let’s Speak Up On Behalf of This Vulnerable 9 Percent

October 9, 2015 / By

By Jan Hefner

Bullying is wrong and can be deadly for our children.

Most people agree to that basic premise.

LPUD, New Position Doesn’t Pan Out

October 8, 2015 / By

Lamont Reporter, News Report, Michael Wafford

The Lamont Public Utility District (LPUD) will not be seeking an accountant-human resources manager. 

Building Healthy Communities-South Kern, Annual Celebration, Nov. 7

October 6, 2015 / By

Building Healthy Communities-South Kern (BHC-SK) will unveil the initiative’s 2016 community promises and recognize partners at this year’s Annual Celebration to be held Nov.

Youth Commentary: Kevin ‘Duck and Hide’ McCarthy

October 6, 2015 / By

South Kern Sol, Commentary, Randy Villegas

Photo above courtesy of El Popular News

As a resident of Kern County, I am fearful that Congressman Kevin McCarthy actually has a shot at becoming the next Speaker of the House replacing the outgoing John Boehner.

Growing Up Filipina in Lamont

October 6, 2015 / By

South Kern Sol, Commentary, Lynette Layus

Ed. Note: October marks Filipino American Heritage Month.

As a Filipina American, I am a distinct minority in my hometown of Lamont, which is 82 percent Latino and about 1 percent Asian.

#WordsMatter — No Human Being is ‘Illegal’

October 2, 2015 / By

Karla Martinez / Coachella Unincorporated

As a child, I thought anyone born on this earth was part of the United States.

‘My Health Shouldn’t Have a Price Tag’ — DACA Youth Turned Away for Medi-Cal

September 28, 2015 / By

Photos courtesy of the Fernandez family. Above: Maria Fernandez, third from left, with her family. 

Story by Miguel Bibanco for The Know Youth Media

FRESNO, Calif.

Central Valley Youth Say Pope’s Message ‘Already Having an Impact’

September 25, 2015 / By

AB 953: Make History, Don’t Repeat It

September 25, 2015 / By

by Stewart Kwoh and Cristopher Punongbayan

Image: Dignity & Power NOW!

Ed. Note: As the legislative session draws to a close, AB 953 is one of several bills on Governor Jerry Brown’s desk, waiting for either a signature or a veto.

Funds for Low-income and English Language Learners Misused

September 23, 2015 / By

By Gerald Cantu

At a special board meeting on Sept. 10, Kern High School District (KHSD) trustees approved the current school year’s Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP).