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New CalFresh Work Requirements May Disqualify 33,000 Current Recipients in Kern
As of June 1, new work requirements will take effect for the CalFresh program, making about 33,000 people in Kern County who receive CalFresh possibly ineligible, according to Jacquie Huang, the Assistant Program Manager assigned to CalFresh Policy from the Kern County Department of Human Services.
New Proposed Bill Would Cap H-2A Visas at 400,000 a Year
The United Farmworkers Foundation (UFW) supports the Protect U.S. Farmworkers Act, introduced last week by several Democratic representatives.
Lyle Martin Discusses Representation in Law Enforcement
Former Bakersfield Police Chief, from 2016 through 2019, Lyle Martin spoke at Bakersfield College’s (BC) Panorama campus on Feb.
Arvin celebrates grand opening of new Bakersfield College center
The Bakersfield College Arvin Educational Center officially opened, marking a historic moment for the city of Arvin and its residents.
BC Arvin Center opens, bringing education closer to home for rural students
The Bakersfield College Arvin Education Center opened its campus this week to students. After years of planning, rural students in Arvin and Lamont no longer have to drive to the Panorama BC campus.
Arvin elects a new mayor; Delano sees return of a familiar face on its city council
Olivia Calderon is the apparent winner in the race for Arvin mayor
The November 5 general election shook things up in Arvin and Delano.
Bakersfield College announces free English classes in Arvin starting this fall
On Thursday, the Bakersfield College (BC) Arvin Educational Center announced a significant initiative to support farm-working families in Arvin and Lamont: free English classes will be offered every Monday and Wednesday from August 26 to December 11 at the Caliente Creek Community Center, thanks to a partnership with SelfHelp Enterprise.
Second annual Arvin Clean Energy Fair happening this weekend
On Sunday, June 9, the City of Arvin will be hosting their second annual Arvin Clean Energy Fair, a community-focused event dedicated to raising awareness about clean energy solutions and sustainable living practices.
Opening of new Arvin college center delayed to Spring 2025
After being pushed back multiple times, the Bakersfield College Arvin Educational Center (AEC) is now set to open its doors for the Spring 2025 semester.
Equity on the Road brought together the Central Valley community to hear their feedback
Last year The Center at Sierra Health Foundation and the San Joaquin Valley Health Fund went to the capital to ask for concrete policy changes that uplift vulnerable communities that have been historically marginalized.