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Bakersfield City Council adopts budget despite pushback from some community members
The Bakersfield City Council adopted the staff proposed budget for the 2021-2022 fiscal year at the Wednesday City Council meeting.
The budget has been a controversial topic, as some residents think allocating 46.4 percent of the budget to the Bakersfield Police Department is excessive, while others think it is necessary for public safety.
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Delano Mayor announces candidacy for California’s 21st Congressional District
“Finally! Bryan!” was what Delano Mayor Bryan Osorio’s friends said when he was verified on Instagram shortly after he declared his candidacy for California’s 21st Congressional District.
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BPD Community Collaborative recommends use of force policies, citizens review board for department
Based on community input, the Bakersfield Police Department Community Collaborative recommended to the Bakersfield City Council the department focus on officer training and education; communication and community outreach; use of force policy and oversight; and building trust and legitimacy among the community.
Delano Mayor Bryan Osorio announces bid for Congress
Delano Mayor Bryan Osorio announced his bid for Congress in California’s 21st Congressional District Wednesday morning.
People’s Budget Bako calls for the City to divest from police, invest into the community
People’s Budget Bakersfield called to divest from the Bakersfield Police Department at a press conference Wednesday evening before the Bakersfield City Council meeting.
COMMENTARY: DA prosecutors disrespect community by mocking our neighborhoods
By Adeyinka Glover
I am deeply bothered by the actions of a group of current and former prosecutors of the Kern County District Attorney’s Office who believed it was okay to tour East Bakersfield in such an insensitive and nonsensical manner.