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Couple Marries Inside Kern County ICE Detention Facility
For many, planning a wedding is filled with the utmost excitement, from picking out bridal and bridesmaid dresses, themes, and cakes to the moment of joining two families together forever.
Community Leaders Discuss Proposed 90% Budget Cut to CalFood Program
Bakersfield College (BC) Renegade Nexus Pantry and Community Action Partnership of Kern (CAPK) hosted a press conference with the California Association of Food Banks to discuss the need for continued funding of the CalFood Program.
Bakersfield Community Members Attend Rally for May Day
Community members gathered in downtown Bakersfield on May 1 for a May Day (International Workers’ Day) rally.
BC to Hosts Open Forums for Presidential Finalists
Students, faculty, and community members are invited to open forums with the final three candidates for the Bakersfield College President position.
San Joaquin Valley Survey Reveals Growing Concerns Over Housing and Cost of Living
Move the Valley partnered with Faith in the Valley to conduct the San Joaguin Valley Speaks surveys via phone and email to better understand the perspectives, concerns, and priorities of voters across the San Joaquin Valley.
Faith In the Valley Pilgrimage Highlighted Issues Across the Central Valley
On April 25th, Faith In the Valley, a faith-based organization based in the Central Valley, hosted a pilgrimage highlighting direct issues impacting rural communities and their residents.
Discussion Highlights Healing And Collective Action Beyond One Leader
Thursday, the Kegely Institute with CSU Bakersfield held a town hall meeting for students and community members to discuss their emotions and thoughts surrounding Cesar Chavez and the allegations of sexual assault.
Utility Workshop Will Discuss Affordable Alternatives to PG&E and Other Private Companies
On April 30, Reclaim Our Power will host a utility workshop to discuss how the community can push private utility companies like PG&E out and have public utilities take over.
‘I’m Proud To Be Brown’: Film Screening Highlights Filipino American Nurses
On April 16th, the CSUB Nursing Department and the Kegley Institute of Ethics held a film screening that celebrated the resilience and stories of many Filipino Americans in the healthcare sector.
Students and Parents Across CA Travel to the Capitol to Support Community Schools
Students and parents from across the State showed up at the Capitol for a state assembly subcommittee that held a hearing on April 14 to discuss the budget for community schools across California.