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Expungement Clinic Provides Legal Aid to Community

March 20, 2026 / By
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On March 19, California State University, Bakersfield (CSUB)’s pre-law program hosted its expungement clinic. This clinic was the first of two sessions and served as an opportunity to gather the necessary information to determine the eligibility of people seeking expungement.

Proposal to Expand Drilling Sparks Concern Over Pollution

March 13, 2026 / By

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.

Former MLB Player Garry Templeton Shares Baseball Journey at BC 

February 11, 2026 / By

Garry Templeton’s baseball career took him across the country, but during a Black History Month event, he brought Bakersfield College students back to where it all began.

Elsie Saldaña: Lifelong Advocate and Record-Long Drag King

January 26, 2026 / By

 For Elsie Saldaña, better known by her stage name ‘El Dana’, performing for a crowd eases the heavy weight of the past 81 years.

Veronica Vasquez reflects on roots in public service

January 23, 2026 / By
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Veronica Vasquez is a lifelong resident of Delano and a prominent member of the city’s political sphere.

Líderes Campesinas Hosts Monthly Food Drive Serving Hundreds of Families

January 12, 2026 / By and
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On January 10, Líderes Campesinas hosted its monthly food drive at St. John the Evangelist Parish Hall in Wasco.