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GBLA names new executive director
On Tuesday, February 20, the Board of Directors of the Greater Bakersfield Legal Assistance, Inc. (GBLA) announced Valentin Narvaez, Esq.
CAPK WILL HOST ASSISTANCE EVENT FOR BAKERSFIELD RESIDENTS
Community Action Partnership of Kern (CAPK) is hosting a Water Bill Assistance Event and Resource Fair in the city of Bakersfield.
Free fitness and nutrition classes making their way into Bakersfield
Starting tomorrow, February 8, the Kern County Public Health Department will begin hosting its Know Your Numbers Program in Bakersfield at the Bakersfield Community House at Mill Creek Park.
Bakersfield City invites public to bike on new Centennial Corridor
Cycle Centennial is the name of the bike riding event coming up soon on Saturday, February 10.
Sol on the Street: High school seniors’ thoughts before graduation
With their high school graduation quickly approaching, some seniors may be stressed or anxious about what’s in store for their future.
Community weighs in on changes they’d like to see along the Monitor St corridor
On Wednesday evening, the City of Bakersfield hosted a community meeting where they asked residents to help them identify deficiencies along the Monitor Street corridor and to suggest improvements they would like to see.
Dolores Huerta Foundation challenges Kern County Board of Education over approval of charter school
Yesterday, the Dolores Huerta Foundation (DHF) announced that they will be taking legal action against the Kern County Board of Education (KCBE) and the Kern County Superintendent of Schools for their decision to approve the Central Academy of Arts and Technology (CAAT) charter school.
CAPK receives $5 million from the Bezos Day 1 Families Fund to help the homeless community
In a press release Tuesday, the Community Action Partnership of Kern (CAPK) announced that they received a $5 million grant from the Bezos Day 1 Families Fund.
Dr. Yamin emphasizes the importance of vaccines during the holidays
The holiday season is meant to bring cheer all around, not viruses. Dr. Zeba Yamin with Dignity Health Group Spoke with Kern Sol News about the importance of getting vaccinated, especially before the holidays.
Homeless and foster youth are suspended at disproportionate rates in California Schools
When children are disciplined in schools, a common outcome is being sent home on suspension; a recent study looks into how this affects homeless and foster youth.