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Presidential candidate Bernie Sanders attracts thousands to rally
Thousands of people filled the Spectrum Amphitheater in Bakersfield Friday afternoon to attend the “Get out the Early Vote Rally” with presidential candidate Bernie Sanders.
McFarland comes out in full force; Planning Commission rejects GEO
After waiting a long four hours of comments from GEO Group, McFarland residents opposing the expansion of GEO cheered Tuesday in celebration when the McFarland Planning Commission voted 2-2, rejecting the motion to allow GEO to turn two prisons into immigrant detention centers.
Q&A: Cyber-security measures to be taken with first online Census
For the first time, people will be able to respond to the 2020 Census anytime and anywhere from any device, because it will be available online.
Hundreds protest, counter-protest expansion of immigration detention at McFarland Planning Commission meeting
Hundreds of people gathered outside the McFarland Veteran Memorial Hall last Tuesday to attend the City Planning Commission meeting, where people were set to discuss the possibility of expanding city permits to its immigrant detention capabilities.
Foster youth speak on how to improve foster care system
Thousands of children across the United States are placed into the foster care system for various reasons.
County survey seeks input on business plan for Kern’s long-term goals
Kern County residents have just a few more days to take the County’s community survey, seeking input on a future business plan.