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Interfaith Pilgrimage shines light on CA’s HEAL budget and challenges detention center conditions
In October 2023 the Interfaith Movement for Human Integrity organized a pilgrimage known as the Pilgrimage to HEAL our communities with the objective of orchestrating an event to shed light on the budget initiative throughout California known as Healthy Economies Adapting to Last (HEAL), and to protest the detention of immigrants held in centers all over California.
Kern County residents seek affordable housing solutions and accountability in Housing Element update
Concerns about high rental increases, trouble finding affordable housing, and habitability issues inside homes have many residents looking forward to working alongside the County as the County looks to update its Housing Element for the years 2024-2031.
‘No matter how small. To them, that’s huge’: CRLA attorneys speak about helping the community
With the fear of legal fees, many people may avoid getting the legal assistance they need.
Miocar carsharing service looks to return to Kern County
Miocar, a carsharing service that was first introduced in Kern County in 2019, will be making its way back into the Kern County area after being disbanded due to issues.
‘Change is here in town’: Taft City School District is urged to pick maps Cherry or Plum in districting process
Taft City School District held its fourth public hearing regarding districting the areas. Advocates are pushing for two specific maps to be the top choices for the board to pick.
A vigil will be held in honor of community activist, Daniel Landeros
Daniel Landeros, a community advocate and teacher, tragically lost his life to gun violence on his birthday, last Monday night at Yokuts Park.