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Public Works to Host Community Meeting about Grant Proposal for Alfred Harrel Bike Lane 

May 13, 2026 / By
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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

May 6, 2026 / By
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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

May 4, 2026 / By
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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

May 4, 2026 / By
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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. 

CRLA Celebrates 60-Year Legacy of Community Lawyering in McFarland

May 1, 2026 / By
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Carol Ruth Silver, a founding attorney of California Rural Legal Assistance (CRLA)’s McFarland and Delano offices, reflected on decades of civil rights work during a 60th anniversary celebration Tuesday evening in McFarland. 

San Joaquin Valley Survey Reveals Growing Concerns Over Housing and Cost of Living 

May 1, 2026 / By
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Move the Valley partnered with Faith in the Valley to conduct the San Joaguin Valley Speaks surveys via phone and email to better understand the perspectives, concerns, and priorities of voters across the San Joaquin Valley.