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Processing Delays Prompt Call for Earlier DACA Renewals
Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients are being urged to begin renewing their status eight to 10 months before their work permits expire due to lengthy processing times that the United Farm Workers (UFW) Foundation said have left some individuals unable to work.
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Bakersfield City Council Increases Tree Canopy Allocation in Budget to 500k
The Bakersfield City Council approved the city budget on Wednesday night. During the public comment portion of the city council meeting, several community members spoke about the city budget, expressing concerns about the tree canopy.
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Arvin City Council Will Have a Public Hearing for the City Budget
The next Arvin City Council meeting, scheduled for Tuesday, will cover the city’s financial limits, major budget revisions, and development projects coming forward this year. Mayor Olivia Calderon will focus on the budget, the major deficit, and the cuts that will need to be made.
Statewide Political Training Program Sees Little Central Valley Participation
Emerge California, a political training organization for Democratic women, has trained more than 900 participants since its founding in 2002.
How One Local Organization Is Encouraging More Young Voters in Delano
As many prepare for the general election on November 3, a local organization in Kern County is reflecting on voter turnout in the June 2 primary elections.
Bakersfield Residents Urge Changes to Proposed City Budget
The Bakersfield City Council held a public hearing during Wednesday’s meeting on the City’s proposed 2026-27 budget.