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California distributes $14 million in “Stop the Hate” funds to 80 organizations to combat hate incidents

April 2, 2022 / By

Amid a rise in racist attacks across the country targeting the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community, the Newsom Administration – in partnership with the Commission on Asian and Pacific Islander American Affairs and the California Asian & Pacific Islander Legislative Caucus – announced the distribution of $14 million in grant funds to qualified organizations to provide direct services and support to victims of hate incidents and to facilitate hate incident prevention measures.

These COVID relief programs are now being offered in Wasco and Arvin communities

March 28, 2022 / By
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Self-Help Enterprises is currently bringing COVID relief programs to the communities of Wasco and Arvin.

These programs will be available for those affected by the pandemic to help pay their mortgage, utilities, and, beginning in April, rent assistance will be available as well.

First in-person BC Art student exhibit since Spring 2019 to open

March 24, 2022 / By

The directors of the Wiley and May Louise Jones Gallery are pleased to present the 2022 Bakersfield College Art Student Exhibition.

Executive Director of the Dolores Huerta Foundation receives Leadership Award

March 18, 2022 / By

Camila Chavez, Executive Director of the Dolores Huerta Foundation, received a certificate of recognition from the James Irvine Foundation for her and the organization’s leadership within the Kern County community.

Newsom Administration boosts State funding for drought emergency

March 15, 2022 / By

After California recorded its driest January and February in more than 100 years of records in the Sierra Nevada, Governor Gavin Newsom’s administration announced it is spending an additional $22.5 million to respond to the immediate drought emergency. 

CASA volunteers help change the lives of children in need additional support due to life circumstances

March 14, 2022 / By

Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteers are making a difference in the lives of children across Kern County communities; their work helps ensure the well-being of children and youth in foster care.