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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.
Public Works to Host Community Meeting about Grant Proposal for Alfred Harrel Bike Lane
On May 14, the Kern County Public Works will be hosting a community meeting at Hart Park at 6:00 p.m.
Community Leaders Discuss Proposed 90% Budget Cut to CalFood Program
Bakersfield College (BC) Renegade Nexus Pantry and Community Action Partnership of Kern (CAPK) hosted a press conference with the California Association of Food Banks to discuss the need for continued funding of the CalFood Program.
Bakersfield Community Members Attend Rally for May Day
Community members gathered in downtown Bakersfield on May 1 for a May Day (International Workers’ Day) rally.
Maharlika Brings Home Silver Medal and Real-Life Experiences
From Delano to Dayton, Ohio, Maharlika is one of the current independent winter color guard teams in town to compete in the Winter Guard International: World Championship and has been awarded a Silver Medal.