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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. citizenship to register and limiting mail-in voting.
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Mesa Verde Restricts Visitation During Protests, Community Members Speak Out
After a protest outside the Mesa Verde ICE Processing Center on February 8, which led to a temporary lockdown that prevented a family visit, advocates said the practice has been in place for years.
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‘Qué rico es ser Latino’: Professors Respond to Bad Bunny Performance
Screenshot from NFL Youtube video of Halftime Performance
Community Members Protest Outside Mesa Verde ICE Facility
An anti-U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) protest drew a crowd across the street from the Mesa Verde ICE Processing Center in Bakersfield on Sunday.
Federal health care cuts leave thousands in Kern County without coverage
Editor’s note: As federal health care cuts take effect due to the passage of HR-1, a large federal budget bill called the “Big, Beautiful Bill.”
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.