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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.
Op-Ed: Inside California City’s Immigration Detention Center
Last week, Kern Sol News Reporters had the opportunity to follow up with Hilario, a detainee held at California City’s immigration detention center.
McFarland Mayor Highlights City’s Progress and Key Investments
The City of McFarland held its third annual State of the City Address and Business Award ceremony on Friday evening, highlighting numerous accomplishments achieved in the last year.
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.
Delano City Council Rejects Ordiance Aimed at Limiting Federal Immigration Enforcement
Delano’s Mayor Salvador Solorio-Ruiz introduced his “Community First” city ordinance at Monday evening’s city council meeting.