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UFW Foundation Offers Free Legal Immigration and Naturalization Workshop
On March 7, the United Farm Workers Foundation (UFW) will be hosting its free legal immigration, consultation, naturalization, and Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) renewal workshop.
Kern County Judge Keenan Perkins Speaks at CSUB About Path to the Bench
On Wednesday evening, California State University, Bakersfield (CSUB) welcomed Kern County Superior Court Judge Keenan Perkins, who presides over juvenile matters, for a talk discussing his journey to the bench and his experiences serving on the court.
McFarland Awarded Funds to Launch North Kern Innovation Hub
Among the recipients of Kern County’s Catalyst Projects is the city of McFarland, Mujeres Activas, and the McFarland Community Foundation, which will receive a $359,000 fund to launch the North Kern Innovation Hub.
Adventist Health Hosts Safely Surrendered Press Conference
In an effort to raise awareness about California’s Safely Surrendered Baby Law, also known as the Safe Haven Act, Adventist Health Physicians Network in Bakersfield held a press conference on Wednesday morning, marking Safely Surrendered Baby Month, an annual campaign aimed at educating residents about the safe options available for mothers.
SB 1105 Aims to Protect Legal Observers and Reinforce Civil Rights
On February 16, Senator Sasha Renee Perez, of Pasadena, introduced SB 1105, also known as the Protect California Rights Act during an event.
Bakersfield College Hosts African American Wellness Seminar Addressing Racial Health Disparities
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.