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Bakersfield City Council Increases Tree Canopy Allocation in Budget to 500k
The Bakersfield City Council approved the city budget on Wednesday night. During the public comment portion of the city council meeting, several community members spoke about the city budget, expressing concerns about the tree canopy.
Black History is American History: Community Members Discuss Juneteenth
There are three flags used for Juneteenth, but one was created specifically for the holiday. It is a red, white, and blue flag that was created in 1997 by Ben Haith.
Kern Public Health Expands HIV Awareness
Kern County Public Health is partnering with the Center for Sexuality and Gender Diversity to host a free Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) testing clinic on June 24 in recognition of National HIV Testing Day.
NY Times Article Exposes Culture of Rape and Abuse in UFW Past
A recent New York Times article goes deeper into the allegations of sexual assault against Cesar Chavez that they reported earlier this year.
Community Schools Advocates Remain Hopeful Towards the End of State Budget Cycle
Monday, the California legislature voted to pass the state budget by the June 15 deadline; however, negotiations continue until Governor Newsom signs the budget on July 1.
Residents Advocate For Restoring the Tree Canopy
Community members attended the city council meeting last week to address concerns with the Rancho Tree Trimming contract.
Proposed City Budget to Allocate $3 Million to MLK Park
Community members have been seeking updates on the revitalization project for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Bakersfield Residents Urge Changes to Proposed City Budget
The Bakersfield City Council held a public hearing during Wednesday’s meeting on the City’s proposed 2026-27 budget.
Community Members Ask for County-Wide Regulations for Developing Data Centers
During the Kern County Board of Supervisors meeting, Jennifer Slayton, a Ridgecrest community member, asked the board to set county guidelines for building data centers.
Rebate Program Offering Up To 90% Coverage of Car AC Repair
As people across the Central Valley are prepping for the summer heat, a California rebate program is offering up to 90 percent of the cost of repairing a car’s air conditioning unit for low-income residents.