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‘The Geography of Hope’ chapter highlights Bakersfield’s fight for Unity Map
California State University of Bakersfield (CSUB) hosted a panel discussion with author and journalist David Yarnold for the release of his book called “The Geography of Hope: Real-Life Stories of Optimists Mapping a Better World,” on Wednesday evening.
Riddhi Patel appears in court with community support as judge dismisses 5 counts
Riddhi Patel, who was arrested and accused of 21 felony counts after she made threatening remarks towards Bakersfield city council members during the Bakersfield City Council meeting last April appeared in court this week for the preliminary hearing.
Bakersfield City Council approves homelessness funds
Last week, the Bakersfield City Council Wednesday’s meeting held a discussion on the Neighborhood Stabilization and Prevention Program Plan.
Kern County residents divided over carbon capture project: Supporters highlight economic benefits, opponents raise health concerns
Hundreds of people at the Kern County Planning Commission meeting on Sep. 13.
Hundreds of people turned out to the Kern Planning Commission this month to support or oppose California Resources Corporation’s (CRC) proposal to capture carbon dioxide from oil field installations in western Kern County.
Q&A: Mental health experts call for open conversations on suicide prevention
In 2023, there was a total old 132 total suicides in Kern County. According to the Kern County Behavioral Health Recovery Services (Kernbhrs), two demographics that they are seeing are more suicides in young people of color and elderly/senior populations.
Free water filtration systems for eligible McFarland and San Joaquin families
The Central California Justice Network (CCEJN) is offering free Reverse Osmosis Water Filtration systems to McFarland and San Joaquin residents as part of their Weather Resilience Program.