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Immigration Attorney Discusses ICE Operations in Central Valley
Earlier this month, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) reportedly started a 45-day California operation. The United Farm Workers Foundation announced in a press release that, after raids in Fresno last week, they have not been able to see some people who were detained because ICE states they are not in the system.
Faith Leaders and Organizers Call on Community Members to Register to Vote before Midterms
With the midterm elections less than a month away, organizations and community leaders are urging people to register to vote.
Kern Medical “Die-In” Highlights Fears Over Healthcare Access and Hospital Cuts
On September 17, nurses, community members, organizers, and local organizations joined together to demonstrate a ‘Healthcare Die-In’ at Kern Medical.
First Step to Clean Water for Athal Community, CA Water Board Issues Mandatory Consolidation Order
For years, the community of Athal has been fighting for clean water, and on September 1, the California Water Board issued a mandatory consolidation order to the Athal Mutual Water Company so that residents would be under the Lamont Public Utility District (PUD).
BHS Students Hold Walkout in Support of Student Allegedly Burned by Security
A Bakersfield High School (BHS) student, Bridgette, was allegedly held down by a security guard against metal plates, receiving second-degree and third-degree burns on her body, according to a social media post from her mother, Kristian.
Forum Discusses Ongoing Medi-Cal Cuts and Immigration Updates
Community organizations held a town hall forum and resource fair on August 25 in Bakersfield, where community members gathered to connect with individuals impacted by the Medi-Cal cuts.
Community Discusses The Rise of Flock Cameras in Bakersfield
Photo from the Flock Safety website
On August 19, community organizations held a meeting about the 133 Flock cameras across the city.
Mutual Aid Event Collects Donations for People Released from Detention Centers
The Center and Valley Watch Network with Faith in the Valley partnered for a mutual aid event to collect donations to help people being released from detention centers.
Promotora Symposium Provides Major Updates On Medi-Cal
Building Healthy Communities Kern held a symposium on August 11 to provide health updates on Medi-Cal and local resources.
Sol on the Street: What do Bakersfield residents want to see improved, and why does local representation matter?
Local elected officials make decisions that can have a direct impact on the communities they represent, from housing and transportation to parks, roads, and neighborhood development.