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Centennial’s Virtual Enterprise team tackled social isolation and won the nationals
For the first time in Bakersfield’s history, Virtual Enterprise has put the region on the map for being the best in the nation and winning the top three spots.
Sol on the street: If you had a magic wand what is one thing you would change in your community?
We asked Delano youth if they had a magic wand what is one thing they would change in their community and this is what they had to say:
Segio Millan
If I could change something in my community I would make a major decrease in inflation.
KernBHRS seeks public input on their proposed MHSA plan
Kern County’s Behavioral Health and Recovery Services (KernBHRS) has now posted their Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) three-year plan and is opening up a 30-day public comment period for the community to put their input on continuing new and proposed mental health programs to serve Kern.
City seeks community input for grant funding to benefit Southeast Bakersfield
The City of Bakersfield and other partners are currently working on a $30 million grant application for their Southeast Strong project with the goal of impacting the Southeast community of Bakersfield.
CSUB teams up with community to plant native Californian trees
The California State University of Bakersfield (CSUB) teamed up with the Kern River Parkway Foundation, the city of Bakersfield Recreation and Parks Department, and several other organizations for the last day of their Sustainability Symposium.
New campaign requests city of Bakersfield adopt a budget to protect tenants
With the City of Bakersfield’s budget hearings approaching in the next few months, community members are encouraged to participate in the Keep Bakersfield House campaign to help local tenants.