Vanessa Villalvazo
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Community members attend vaccination clinic in hopes for a healthier future
The United Against COVID-19 Coalition held a vaccination clinic on Thursday from 11:00 a.m to 7:00 p.m.
Leaders educate communities on the importance of redistricting
The Latino Community Foundation and California Citizens Redistricting Commission held a Latino Redistricting Briefing virtual session to inform people why the redistricting process matters to the Latino community and how people can raise awareness on important issues in their area.
Unidad Popular Benito Juarez looks to ‘rescue’ the indigenous culture through outreach efforts
Hector Hernandez saw a need in his community of Lamont and Arvin. He noticed indigenous people were in need of more information on services related to farmworker rights, housing rights and so much more.
Housing advocate raises awareness of tenant rights during pandemic before funding ends next month
Emma De La Rosa grew up in public housing apartments off of Edison Highway and Oswell.
Law firm holds webinar on tenants rights for survivors of domestic violence
The Greater Bakersfield Legal Assistance staff held their last virtual webinar Wednesday to inform residents of Tenants’ Rights for Survivors of Domestic and Sexual Violence.
Housing webinar offers information on Section 8 housing
The Greater Bakersfield Legal Assistance staff held a virtual webinar Wednesday to inform residents of source of Income and Section 8.
Local law group informs community on racial equity in Kern housing
Greater Bakersfield Legal Assistance staff held a virtual webinar Wednesday to inform residents on racial equity in Kern County Housing.
Delano woman follows family’s footsteps in the agriculture business
Many students in rural communities across Kern County work in the fields as a way to help their families with expenses.
Attorneys hold webinars for National Fair Housing Month to educate residents on their rights as tenants
Greater Bakersfield Legal Assistance staff held a virtual webinar Wednesday to inform residents of their rights as tenants and to educate residents on unlawful acts by landlords, such as evictions and discriminatory acts.
Small town girl gives back to her community in many ways
Citlalli Toscano is a small town girl who gives her heart to her town of Delano.