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The reimagining of Martin Luther King Jr. Park and Community Center
On Wednesday, November 16, the Bakersfield City Council held a meeting to discuss their plans for renovating Martin Luther King, Jr.
Bakersfield Burrito Project serves community Thanksgiving breakfast
This Thanksgiving holiday Bakersfield’s Burrito Project celebrated by passing out hot breakfast burritos with hygiene products, blankets, socks, and other essential items.
Bakersfield City Council approves warehouse project against community wishes
During Wednesday evening’s Bakersfield City Council meeting, council members voted unanimously to approve the Majestic Gateway Project despite the health and safety concerns posed by residents of South Bakersfield where the warehouse will be built.
Community meeting set to take place to discuss the Majestic Gateway Project
As the Bakersfield City Council’s decision on whether or not to approve the Majestic Gateway Project approaches, local leaders have scheduled a community meeting for this afternoon to further discuss what this project would mean for the community surrounding Greenfield and South Bakersfield.
Residents speaks out against proposed distribution center, City Council puts it on hold
During their November 2 Bakersfield City Council meeting, residents stepped forward to speak up against the proposed Majestic Gateway Project that would place a one million square foot distribution center within two miles of 19 different schools.
Kern Sol News highlights the hottest races of the 2022 Midterm Election
As the election results came to an end a few races stuck out to Kern Sol News due to the change in positions or how close the race was.