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CRLA Celebrates 60 Years of Fighting for Justice
On Tuesday evening, California Rural Legal Assistance (CRLA) launched its 60th anniversary celebration with a live kickoff event highlighting decades of legal advocacy and community impact.
McFarland Proclaims April Autism Acceptance Month
At Wednesday evening’s City Council meeting, McFarland proclaimed April 2026 as Autism Acceptance Month, a proclamation that was first brought to the council’s attention by parents advocating for inclusive events not just for their children but for the special needs community of McFarland as a whole.
Vision y Compromiso Discusses Promotora Network in Tulare
On Wednesday morning, Vision y Compromiso held an all-day workshop to amplify the work that promotoras do in Tulare County.
Expungement Clinic Provides Legal Aid to Community
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
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
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.