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10-Point Plan to Beautify Bakersfield announced by Governor Newsom
As California continues to make public safety and quality of life improvements across California, Governor Gavin Newsom announced new actions to enhance beautification efforts in Bakersfield and the surrounding region; these actions will improve street safety and enrich public spaces while adding to the state programs already in place.
Sol on the Street: Climate change and is government doing enough?
The month of March marked the tenth consecutive month that had record-breaking temperatures, this is the hottest it has ever been in human history.
Kern County gears up to ‘Break the Stigma’ for Mental Health Awareness Month
With tomorrow being the start of Mental Health Awareness Month, Kern Behavior Health and Recovery Services (KernBHRS) will be holding several outreach and education events and activities across Kern County.
Southeast Strong update meetings announced
The City of Bakersfield is continuing to keep the community informed and engaged with its Southeast Strong community project as they’ve planned three more community update meetings in the coming days.
BC Panel Amplifies Black Voices: Stories and Perspectives Shared from students and faculty
Throughout February, Bakersfield College highlighted a variety of topics for Black History Month. BC’s Student Government Association (BCSGA) hosted a panel called “Campus Stories: Voices of Black Scholars at Bakersfield College” to share stories and perspectives from students and faculty on February 22.
Free workshop by CSUB and partners to educate on renters’ rights and protections
On Friday, March 1, the CSUB Legal Information and Support Clinic, the Law Firm of H.A.