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Eastside overpass transformed into inspiring message for youth in community
One Eastside Bakersfield overpass is getting a makeover, with a mission to inspire young girls and women in the community to strive for excellence and achieve their goals.
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COMMENTARY: It couldn’t be any more clear. White privilege on full display as rioters storm, terrorize U.S. Capital
On Wednesday, terrorists stormed the U.S Capitol, which caused an unbelievable amount of mayhem; however, Even after all the chaos, danger and damage they caused, they were met with little to no resistance from law enforcement.
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Governor appoints first Latina to sit on Kern County Superior Court
The Governor has appointed the first Latina judge to sit on the Kern County Superior Court for California’s Superior Court.
Wendy Avila was appointed by Governor Gavin Newsom, along with 11 others for the California Superior Court.
COMMENTARY: Kern County Educators for Ethnic Studies stands with the Black Lives Matter movement
By Kern Educators for Ethnic Studies
Kern County Educators for Ethnic Studies stands in solidarity with our black students, teachers, and community.
VIDEO: Photojournalist Henry Barrios captures and reflects on racial, political, cultural divide
“Prior to the fights, it was a very peaceful protest,” a Bakersfield Police Department spokesman said of a local Breonna Taylor vigil in late September.
McFarland, Delano communities come together to clean up local lake
In the Delano-McFarland area, people enjoy spending their summer days at Lake Woollomes – a 455-acre area where families can have picnics, children can run around, and anyone can enjoy the water, whether they are boating, swimming, or fishing.