Stories by Issue
Environment
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Forum Raises Awareness on Sexual Violence in Farmwork
Farmworker organizations, along with the UC Merced Community and Labor Center, hosted an online event on April 3, during which presentations and trainings addressed the challenges that women in agriculture and farmwork face.
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Promotoras Help Bridge Gaps Between Systems and Communities
In a panel discussion moderated by Claudia Chamorro, she welcomed the voices of three women who work as promotras in their respective fields. Each speaker shared their journey to becoming a promotora and the vital role they play in their families and communities.
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Arvin Expands Renewable Energy With New Solar Installation
The City of Arvin has unveiled a new solar energy project at its wastewater treatment plant, marking a significant step toward reducing costs and greenhouse gas emissions while improving infrastructure reliability for the community.
Hydrogen Project Planned for Fuller Acres Sparks Community Concern
A proposed hydrogen energy project at a long-standing Kern County refinery is raising concerns among residents and environmental advocates, who say the development could increase pollution, strain local resources, and proceed without proper environmental review.
Proposal to Expand Drilling Sparks Concern Over Pollution
As the deadline for public comments closes Friday, environmental justice advocates are urging San Joaquin Valley residents to weigh in on a federal proposal they say could expand oil and gas drilling across large portions of Central California’s public lands.
Bakersfield Officials Debate Tree Canopy Expansion
Bakersfield officials, environmental advocates, and residents debated how the city should manage and expand its tree canopy during a City Council meeting on March 11.