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The Importance of Alleviating the Doctor Shortage in Kern County
Assemblymember Dr. Jasmeet Bains introduced the Grow Our Own Doctors Act last week. If passed, the University of California (UC) system would have a year to build a medical school in Kern County, and if they don’t, California State University, Bakersfield, or the Kern Community College District would have the authority to do so.
KCCD Hosts African American Leaders Luncheon
Thursday, the Kern Community College District (KCCD) held an African American Luncheon with a panel of local Black leaders to discuss what leadership looks like and how they serve their communities.
‘Qué rico es ser Latino’: Professors Respond to Bad Bunny Performance
Screenshot from NFL Youtube video of Halftime PerformanceBridge Brigade Protests ICE on Local Overpass
On February 7, community members gathered on a bridge located at Sunny Lane and Height Street over Highway 178 to protest U.S.
Q&A: Dr. Joel Bervell on the Relationship Between the Medical Field and Black Communities
Joel Bervell, MD, uses his platform to discuss different topics in the health field and how different conditions can impact or show up in Black patients.
Community Members Discuss the Role of Politics and Religion at KHSD Board Meeting
During the Kern High School District (KHSD) Board Meeting on Monday, community members spoke about the role of politics and religion in the classrooms.
Respuesta Rápida Network organiza taller para apoyar a las comunidades inmigrantes
El Jueves 29 de Enero, la Respuesta Rápida Network (RRN) organizó un taller titulado “Conozca sus derechos y riesgos: Preparándose para un aumento en la aplicación de las leyes migratorias” para ayudar a las personas a conocer sus derechos y saber qué hacer si son abordadas por agentes de inmigración.
Community Members Advocate for More Tree Coverage in Bakersfield
On Wednesday, community members attended the city council meeting to request that more be done to plant and save more trees in Bakersfield.
Op-Ed: The Emotional Toll of ICE on Families
By: Mariangela Velazquez, Youth Reporter
Recently, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, also known as ICE, has been a problem all over the country.
Community in East Bakersfield Deals with Water Contamination
The Athal Mutual Water Company provides water to around 150 people on the Eastside of Bakersfield, and according to residents, it’s normal for the water to have an odor or look like it contains chemicals.