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‘They dedicated their lives during a time when racism was at an all-time high’: a committee starts to honor African American Vets
Kern County Parks and Recreation District 5 Commissioner Ucedrah Osby requested to start a committee dedicated to creating an African American Veterans Memorial.
Community advocates forge on despite strained relationship with Bakersfield city officials
If a friend were in a toxic or abusive relationship, most people would agree that they’d urge their friend to leave or fight back.
Break the stigma: youth-led event promotes mental health awareness
On August 2, the nonprofit Children First ended their summer high school internship program with a week of daily events showcasing students’ community projects.
Free resources for BC and CSUB students
California State University (CSUB) of Bakersfield and Bakersfield College (BC) are two of the more well-known higher education institutions that offer Associate’s and Bachelor’s degrees plus support for transferring students.
Independent Living Center of Kern County hosts annual ADA Conference
On July 26th this year, there will be a conference hosted by the Independent Living Center of Kern County in honor of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) being signed into law on that same day back in 1990.
Back-to-school events in Kern County
The new school year is approaching, and it’s time to start preparing. Several organizations are taking a step to make this process easier for families.
Kern County resources that can be used to stay cool
While various cities throughout Kern County continue to experience triple-digit temperatures, it becomes increasingly important for individuals to remain cool and safe during the extreme heat.
The Arts Council of Kern with the help of a local artist has made a survey asking for community input
Wednesday, June 21st, was the Arts Council of Kern’s (ACK) press conference in front of the Kern County Museum to announce the start of their new Intersections project.
Kern County’s first confirmed case of St. Louis Encephalitis Virus
Summer is here, and everyone is ready to be outside. Sadly so are the mosquitoes, and the first human case of the St.
From the Mud clothing brand has a special dedication to the community of Delano
Adrian Alcaraz and Patrick Orque started their own clothing brand that has a special meaning not just to them, but for their community as well.