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House Passes SAVE Act Tightening Voter Registration
The House on Wednesday passed the Save Act, a bill that would make major changes to federal voting rules, including requiring proof of U.S.
Kern Judge Grants Mental Health Diversion to Riddhi Patel
A Kern County judge on Thursday approved mental health diversion for Riddhi Patel, who was accused of threatening members of the Bakersfield City Council during a public meeting on April 10, 2024.
$300 Million State Program Targets First-Time, First-Generation Homebuyers
California Housing Finance Agency (CalHFA) have begun their California Dream For All Shared Appreciation Loan initiative.
Senators tour California City ICE detention center
U.S. Senators Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff said conditions at an ICE detention center in California City raise serious concerns about medical care, mental health services and oversight, following a visit to the facility early this week.
Wasco City Council Recognizes February as Pesticide Safety and Awareness Month
On Jan. 20, the Wasco City Council formally recognized the month of February as Pesticide Safety and Awareness Month and presented a public proclamation to Líderes Campesinas, a farmworker advocacy organization known for its work on environmental health and labor safety issues.
Federal Child Care Funding Freeze Affects State Programs and Service Delivery
On Jan. 6, 2026, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) moved to freeze access to major federal programs that support child care subsidies and family services.