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Op-Ed: An Open Letter from California Jobs First Governance Council
Op-Ed by: Joey Williams and Lori Pesante
Hagare’ Naam (Hello in Kawaiisu),
There was much excitement two years ago when community members were asked if they had an interest in running for the California Jobs First Governance Council (“GC”), formerly known as CERF, to select projects for $9 million in CJF Catalyst funding.
Kern County families share stories of CPS failures, urge reform
The brutal killing of 8-year-old Genesis Mata has sparked public outrage and renewed scrutiny of Kern County’s Child Protective Services.
H Street to become Cesar Chavez Boulevard following City Council vote
In a 4-3 split vote on Wednesday night, the Bakersfield City Council approved renaming H Street to Cesar Chavez Boulevard, moving forward with a proposal first discussed earlier this year.
Community groups call for transparency as California City detention facility moves forward
As CoreCivic pushes ahead with plans to reopen a private immigration detention facility in California City, local advocates are raising concerns over a lack of transparency from city officials and are urging the community to take action.
Shafter secures funding for sidewalks, park, and safer streets
Shafter residents may soon see long-awaited changes to their neighborhoods as plans for sidewalk construction, improved drainage, bike lanes, repaved roads, and street lighting move forward in North Shafter and North Park.
Mutual Aid Resource Fair in Delano brings community together to engage and connect with one another
Approximately 80 people attended the Community Resource Fair in Delano, hosted by Loud for Tomorrow on Saturday afternoon.