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Panel Highlights Challenges Facing Transgender, Gender-Diverse and Intersex Immigrants
The California LGBTQ Health and Human Services Network held a panel discussion on the current state of transgender, gender-diverse, and intersex (TGI) immigration on Monday.
Delano Volunteers Work to Restore Lake Woollomes
Lake Woollomes is a staple recreational park that families enjoy for fishing, barbecues, and picnics. However, the lake has seen better days and has been subjected to years of severe underfunding, leading community organizations to take the initiative in cleaning up and restoring the park themselves.
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.
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.