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Black Healing Summit Returns to Bakersfield
Community Interventions’ fourth annual Black Healing Summit will return to Kern County Fairgrounds on Saturday, April 18, bringing a day of community-centered healing, culture, and connection to Bakersfield.
How Kern County’s Differential Response Program Focuses On Prevention
In Kern County, a program designed to support families before situations escalate is reshaping how child abuse prevention is approached by focusing on early intervention, stability, and access to resources rather than punishment or removing children from their homes.
CRLA Celebrates 60 Years of Fighting for Justice
On Tuesday evening, California Rural Legal Assistance (CRLA) launched its 60th anniversary celebration with a live kickoff event highlighting decades of legal advocacy and community impact.
City of Shafter Hosts First State of the City Address Ceremony
On Thursday, April 9, the City of Shafter held a special meeting for its inaugural State of the City Address, celebrating the community and economic growth achieved over the past year.
United Way Extends Hours for Free Tax Filing Services
United Way Central Eastern California held a press conference to discuss their efforts to help the community file their taxes through a partnership with the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance from Community Action Partnership of Kern.
Permit and Regulation Resource Guide for Street Vendors and New Businesses
As conversations grow in Bakersfield about street vendors following the Casa Loma Swap meet vendors’ having to move from their space, Kern Sol News has put together a list of steps people can take to get their permits if they choose.