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Local Author Presents Book on Arvin, Lamont, Weedpatch History
Former Arvin resident Ruth Leon Barba presented her book, Images of America: Arvin, Lamont and Weedpatch, with Mary Louise Durham, foreword by Dr.
Community Comments On Ongoing Negotiations During BCSD Meeting
During Tuesday’s Bakersfield City School District (BCSD) meeting, the public expressed their concerns about the ongoing negotiation settlement process between Bakersfield Elementary Teachers Association (BETA) and the district.
How Changes to Public Charge May Impact Green Card Applicants
In July, the United States Department of Homeland Security announced that it will rescind the public charge rules issued under President Joe Biden.
Community Provides Input On Child Welfare System Findings
Following last week’s Board of Supervisors meeting, community members gathered at the Boys and Girls Club on July 30 to discuss the local child welfare system.
Kern County Board Approves New Regulations for Sidewalk Vendors
On Tuesday morning, the Kern County Counsel’s Office requested that the Kern County Board of Supervisors amend the following: Chapter 5.04 and Section 19.08.450 of the ordinance code regarding sidewalk vendors and add Chapter 5.31, which the board approved with a 5-0 vote.
City Council to Discuss Possible Sanctuary City Policy
Community members gathered at the city council meeting this week to ask the council members to make Bakersfield a sanctuary city.
Health Care Workers and Community Rally Against Memorial Hospital Layoffs
On July 16, nurses and healthcare workers represented by the California Nurses Association (CNA) protested outside Mercy Hospital.
Op-Ed: Bakersfield Still Needs More Trees
I strongly believe that trees are a vital public health amenity. From my own experiences, I have seen how communities with low tree canopy make it harder for children to spend time outdoors.
GEO Group to Pay Settlement and Provide Additional Protections for Detained Workers
The GEO Group reached a $100,000 settlement with the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) and must provide proper safety equipment to detained workers.
Workers, Advocates Highlight Importance of Heat Safety in the Fields
As temperatures continue to rise across the Central Valley, farmworkers face dangerous heat during their daily work.