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Resource fair touches community members in need

May 23, 2019 / By

Volunteers and community members gathered at Compassion Christian Center in East Bakersfield Saturday for the third Love Your Neighborhood event.

Kern County Library to kick off Summer Reading Challenge

May 22, 2019 / By

The Kern County Library is holding its annual countywide Summer Reading Challenge, beginning in June.

Readers of all ages are encouraged to pick up a book or two this summer to instill a love for recreational reading.

Kern to hold second TRUTH Act Forum next week

May 9, 2019 / By

Kern’s second TRUTH Act Forum is taking place next week, where the Kern County Sheriff’s Office will report to the public about ICE’s access to individuals in Kern County.

First Power Summit Pop-Up event to be held in Bakersfield

April 15, 2019 / By

The public is invited to the first Power Summit Pop-Up Voto Latino event this month.

Hosted by Voto Latino and Building Healthy Communities, the Power Summit Pop-up is a one-day leadership conference that trains and equips young leaders with the tools and skills to enact lasting change in their communities.

Las Cafeteras to perform at Dream for Social Justice Concert

April 10, 2019 / By

Please join South Kern Sol in partnership with Project Conexiones of Bakersfield College for this special musical performance, Dream for Social Justice Concert, featuring Las Cafeteras and Velorio.

Bakersfield College to celebrate Dolores Huerta Day with book talk and panel discussion

April 9, 2019 / By

Bakersfield College is celebrating Dolores Huerta Day with a book talk with Stacey Sowards, the author of “Si, Ella Puede,” a story on the rhetorical legacy of Dolores Huerta and the United Farm Workers.

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