On February 12, Bakersfield College (BC) hosted an African American Wellness Seminar. This seminar was among several taking place at BC during the month of February in acknowledgment of Black History Month.
During Wednesday’s City Council meeting, the City of McFarland proclaimed the month of February as Safely Surrendered Baby Month.
On Monday, Columbia University hosted an online discussion with Dr. Mae Ngai, author of several critically acclaimed books, including Impossible Subjects: Illegal Aliens and the Making of Modern America and The Chinese Question: The Gold Rush and Global Politics.
On Thursday, January 29, the Rapid Response Network (RRN) of Kern hosted a “Know Your Rights and Risk: Preparing for Increased Immigration Enforcement” workshop to help people understand their rights and what to do if approached by immigration agents.
On Tuesday, January 27, the California City Council held its bi-monthly meeting. California City has been at the forefront of recent controversy following the opening of CoreCivic in 2025.
Veronica Vasquez is a lifelong resident of Delano and a prominent member of the city’s political sphere.