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How Frankie Sutton Turned a Personal Journey Into 3G Activities
What started as a father’s effort to keep up with his children has grown into a community movement centered around three simple principles: get up, get out, and get active.
‘We Don’t Matter Anymore’: CSUB Dining Workers Speak Out Over Job Loss
On June 9, workers and union representatives urged the Kern County Board of Education to protect longtime cafeteria employees, arguing that more than a dozen dining workers at California State University, Bakersfield (CSUB) could lose their jobs as food service operations transition to a new provider.
Black History is American History: Community Members Discuss Juneteenth
There are three flags used for Juneteenth, but one was created specifically for the holiday. It is a red, white, and blue flag that was created in 1997 by Ben Haith.
Bakersfield Breaks Ground on Antongiovanni Park in Southwest Neighborhood
After two decades of waiting, families in Southwest Bakersfield gathered alongside city leaders to celebrate the groundbreaking of Antongiovanni Park.
Residents Raise Concerns Over Proposed $1.5 Million Tree Trimming Contracts
Residents and advocates urged the Bakersfield City Council on Wednesday evening to reconsider a proposed $1.5 million allocation for tree-trimming and removal contracts.
Newsom Adds $30 Million One-Time Funding to CalFood Budget, Leaders State It Is Not Enough
Governor Gavin Newsom has added $30 million in one-time funding for the CalFood general fund for food banks in the 2026-2027 budget proposal.