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BC to host FAFSA resource fair for upcoming and current students
Bakersfield College (BC) will host a Financial Aid Fest on Feb. 7th, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.,
Community summit hosted by the city is held for MLK/Lakeview area
The first Martin Luther King Jr. Prosperity Neighborhood Community Summit will be held next week on Tuesday, January 23rd at the MLK Community Center, 1000 S.
Attorney Eduardo Ramirez clears the air on public charge and Medi-Cal
In January 2024 California became the first and only state to offer Medi-Cal to all California residents, regardless of immigration status.
KCAS and the city of Bakersfield fight high rates of pet euthanasia
Every two weeks Kern County Animal Services (KCAS) hosts a volunteer-led event named Streets of Bakersfield where shelter pets can be taken out of their kennels and see parts of the town.
California becomes first state to offer health care to all Californians, regardless of immigration status
Starting January 2024 individuals, regardless of immigration status, between the ages of 26 to 49 can be provided full coverage of Medi-Cal if they meet the eligibility criteria.
Warm Clothing Drive Accepting Donations throughout December
Kern County’s Supervisor, David Couch, is hosting a Warm Clothing Drive throughout Kern County.
The Clothing Drive is encouarging residents to donate gently used or new warm clothing such as blankets, coats, sweaters, scarves, pants, and socks until the end of December.