Starting on July 1st, detainees at both the Golden State Annex in McFarland and the California City Detention Center have organized a boycott in response to rising commissary prices.
During the Kern County Board of Supervisors meeting, the Public Health Department gave an update on inspections conducted at detention centers in Kern County and on the county’s authority.
Valley Watch Network with Faith in the Valley has launched a campaign called “All People are Sacred” to put pressure on the Kern County Board of Supervisors to address the public health violations at the California City Detention Center.
Last week, Kern Sol News Reporters had the opportunity to follow up with Hilario, a detainee held at California City’s immigration detention center.
Milton Selis is an example of showing resilience when those in power are pressing against you.