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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. Unequivocally and unapologetically, we honor our community and say: Black
Lives Matter.
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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.
But that would change quickly when counter protesters arrived.
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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.
Arvin community unveils Census mural as last push to encourage residents to get counted
Arvin community members came together Tuesday morning to make a last-minute push, encouraging the community to respond to the 2020 Census, with the unveiling of a Census-themed mural in Arvin.
Local teenager collects more than 300 pairs of shoes for those in need, has a goal to donate 500 pairs
Phoebe Nguyen’s senior year of high school has already proven to be busy. She is not only juggling her new busy school schedule with distance learning, but she has also been putting in tremendous effort to spark change in her community.
Local young entrepreneurs start small businesses to earn extra cash during pandemic
Local youth in Delano and McFarland have started their own businesses as a way to make a little extra cash during the pandemic.