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Athal Water Transition Begins As Lamont Prepares To Take Over
For residents of the Athal community, the State’s mandatory consolidation order was only the beginning. During a community meeting hosted on Wednesday, representatives from the State Water Resources Control Board and Lamont Public Utilities District (LPUD) began answering the questions residents now have about what happens next: when they will begin paying LPUD, who will operate their water system in the meantime, what will happen to the existing well, and how long it will take before the community is connected to a new system.
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Bakersfield Rally Questions Handling of Scrivner Case, Calls for Equal Justice
Community advocates gathered at the Liberty Bell in downtown Bakersfield Thursday morning, asking whether former Kern County Supervisor Zack Scrivner’s political connections played a role in how his criminal case was handled.
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California Water Assistance Bill Heads To Governor Newsom
California lawmakers have approved legislation that would establish a statewide water rate assistance program for low-income households, potentially giving eligible residents a new way to reduce their monthly water bills.
California City Council Upholds CoreCivic Approvals After Hours of Public Testimony
Following hours of legal arguments and public testimony, the California City Council voted Tuesday to reject two appeals challenging CoreCivic’s 2026 business license and Minor Site Plan Review 25-09.
Advocates Call for Kern to Stop Collaborating with ICE During Truth Act Forum
The Kern County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO) presented updates on when they have worked with or assisted Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) during the Truth Act Forum.
Mutual Aid Event Collects Donations for People Released from Detention Centers
The Center and Valley Watch Network with Faith in the Valley partnered for a mutual aid event to collect donations to help people being released from detention centers.