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Calls to shut down Kern County detention centers grow louder
In a complaint accusing Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) of medical negligence and weaponizing healthcare access, 21 people detained at Golden State Annex and Mesa Verde ICE Processing Facility detailed allegations of being labeled as “malingerers” to limit legal representation, medical errors, untreated health conditions, and language barriers.
Youth Academy to empower Southeast Bakersfield through sports and education
The City of Bakersfield’s Recreation and Parks Department announced plans yesterday to launch a Youth Sports and Education Academy in 2025, aiming to uplift and inspire youth in Southeast Bakersfield.
Kern County Workers protest fair pay at board meeting
Kern County workers and members of SEIU members rallied together during the Board of Supervisors meeting Tuesday regarding financial negotiations with SEIU (Service Employees International Union) Local 521.
Sol on the Street: Thanksgiving Edition
What will you be thankful for this Thanksgiving Day? For some, the holiday season can be the time to reflect on what they feel gratitude for, especially with their loved ones.
Environmental groups file suit against local carbon capture project
A coalition of environmental groups filed a lawsuit to stop a carbon capture project approved in October by the Kern County Board of Supervisors.
Governor Newsom unveils California Jobs First Economic Blueprint to drive regional job growth
Photo from Governor Newsom’s livestream yesterday.
Governor Gavin Newsom unveiled the California Jobs First Economic Blueprint yesterday, introducing a plan to create good-paying jobs and boost regional economic growth by leveraging local strengths.