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Planning Commission Denies Appeal of California City Detention Center Site Plan
On July 7, the California City Planning Commission met to hear an appeal filed by Jehan Laner on behalf of the Dignity Not Detention Coalition regarding CoreCivic’s California City detention center.
Cal City Detainees Advocate to Have Family Contact Visitation
Detainees in the California City Detention Center are advocating to be able to hug their family members during visits.
Milton Selis: A Story of Resilience When Those in Power Are Pressing Against You
Milton Selis is an example of showing resilience when those in power are pressing against you.
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.
California City Faces Backlash Over CoreCivic Facility
On Tuesday, January 27, the California City Council held its bi-monthly meeting. California City has been at the forefront of recent controversy following the opening of CoreCivic in 2025.
Motion Filed Against Core Civic Detention Center Due to Inadequate Medical Care
The American Civil Liberties Union, Prison Law Office, and California Collaborative for Immigrant Justice (CCIJ) filed a motion for a temporary restraining order on December 16 for two detainees at the Core Civic Detention Center in California City, for two detainees who are not receiving proper medical care.
‘The Treatment Was Inhumane’: The Reality of Deportation, Detainment at Core Civic Detention Center
“We were ‘accidentally pepper-sprayed’ and left inside the tank with the door closed. We weren’t checked by the nurse until we left 2 hrs later.”
Detention Center Continues to Face Local Opposition in McFarland Community
In California City, officials held a special city council meeting on Nov. 17 to address urgent matters.