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Couple Marries Inside Kern County ICE Detention Facility
For many, planning a wedding is filled with the utmost excitement, from picking out bridal and bridesmaid dresses, themes, and cakes to the moment of joining two families together forever.
CRLA Celebrates 60-Year Legacy of Community Lawyering in McFarland
Carol Ruth Silver, a founding attorney of California Rural Legal Assistance (CRLA)’s McFarland and Delano offices, reflected on decades of civil rights work during a 60th anniversary celebration Tuesday evening in McFarland.
San Joaquin Valley Survey Reveals Growing Concerns Over Housing and Cost of Living
Move the Valley partnered with Faith in the Valley to conduct the San Joaguin Valley Speaks surveys via phone and email to better understand the perspectives, concerns, and priorities of voters across the San Joaquin Valley.
Unidos Valle Central Expands Access To Immigration Resources In Kern County
On April 23, Building Healthy Communities Kern (BHC) and the United Farm Workers Foundation (UFW) hosted the second Unidos Valle Central meeting, an informational initiative designed to deliver critical resources to underserved communities.
Environmental Report Highlights Indoor Air Pollution Risks in Select Delano Buildings
The Delano Guardians hosted a community meeting on April 21 to inform residents about potential health risks associated with indoor air exposure to chemicals from an underground tetrachloroethylene (PCE) plume in downtown Delano.
Challengers Baseball Expands Access to Sports for Special Needs Youth in McFarland
A youth league baseball coach in McFarland is working to expand access to sports for children and young adults with disabilities in a community where representation for youth with special needs often goes underrepresented.