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Kern County
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.
CSUB Hosts Political Science Research Conference Showcasing Central Valley Student Work
A new conference at California State University, Bakersfield brought student research out of the classroom and into public view, on how Central Valley students are studying issues ranging from surveillance and social media to political conflict and education policy.
After Six Years in ICE Detention and 14 Facilities, Prince Peters Is Released
At around 2 a.m. earlier this month, Prince Peters was awakened inside the California City immigration detention facility with unexpected words: he was leaving.
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.