Special Election Could Be on the Table for Bakersfield’s Ward 2

A decade after he was elected to represent Bakersfield’s Ward 2, City Council Member Andrae Gonzales is preparing to leave office for the California State Assembly.

Loud for Tomorrow helps Kern and Tulare voters fix signature issues before ballot deadline

More than 3,000 ballots across Kern and Tulare counties face signature issues following the November 3 election, prompting Loud for Tomorrow to help voters make corrections before the November 25 deadline.

Ucedrah Osby Discusses the Importance of Community Advocacy and Voting

Over the years, voting rights have expanded to give more people the right to vote; in 2020, California parolees could vote after Prop 17 passed.

Delano Council Seeks More Information on Proposed Data Center Moratorium

The Delano City Council approved a motion Monday to bring additional information about a proposed temporary moratorium on data centers to its next meeting, following a discussion about the facilities’ potential impacts and the city’s ability to regulate them.

New Public Charge Rules Raise Questions About Benefits for Immigrant Families

Immigrants applying for permanent residency in the United States now face expanded public charge requirements that allow immigration officers to consider public benefits previously excluded from green card decisions, including food assistance, health coverage, and housing assistance.

Delano Mayor and Community Organizations Condemn 45-Day Operation Safe California 

Delano Mayor Sal Solorio-Ruiz, council member Byran Osorio, and community organizations partnered for a press conference in front of Delano City Hall to condemn the recent Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operation as part of the statewide 45-day Safe California operation.