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NAMI Panel Addresses Mental Health Stigma During Awareness Month
On May 20, the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), along with several promotional partners, hosted a panel discussion addressing the stigma surrounding mental health in recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month.
Quiet Opening of Central Valley Annex Raises Questions in McFarland
In the city of McFarland, a detention facility quietly began operations in April 2026. The facility, known as the Central Valley Annex, became the second immigration detention center in McFarland, bringing the total number of detention facilities to four in Kern County and eight across California.
Rising Tomato Prices Impact Rural Communities
Tomato prices have reportedly risen by 40% as of April 2026, driven by severe weather conditions, increased tariffs, and higher transportation costs.
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.
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.