Posts Tagged as "Delano"

Federal Child Care Funding Freeze Affects State Programs and Service Delivery

January 9, 2026 / By
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On Jan. 6, 2026, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) moved to freeze access to major federal programs that support child care subsidies and family services.

 It’s More Than Just a Brand- It’s A Digital Archive For the Delano Community 

January 2, 2026 / By
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Aidan Garaygordobil, founder of Delano Sports Media and Delano Sports Foundation, takes after his parents, who have worked as journalists for over 30 years, covering and serving the Central Valley and Delano.

Kern County District Four Holds  Community Clothing Drive 

December 29, 2025 / By
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From Dec. 18 to Jan. 31, Kern County District Four will host a clothing drive open to community participation.

 Sol On The Street: Small Businesses Reflect on the Year

December 23, 2025 / By and
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Kern Sol News spoke to small local businesses in Delano and McFarland to ask a few questions: What accomplishments are they proud of this year, and what do they hope to accomplish by the end of next year? 

Q&A: Brianda Castro Discusses Central Valley Air Quality

December 12, 2025 / By
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By: Angel Rivera

Brianda Castro, Climate Equity and Environmental Justice Associate at the California Central Asthma Collaborative, discussed air quality in the Central Valley and how people can protect themselves and drive change. 

Organizations Host Event to Provide Opioid Education and Community Resources

December 4, 2025 / By
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Aaron’s Haven of Hope and the Carlos Marquez Forever 34 Foundation gathered for their first annual pajama and ornament-decorating event, where both foundations shared resources on opioid recovery and addiction. 

Built Not Born: How a Football Program Is Creating Change In Delano

November 26, 2025 / By
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On the west side of Delano, the Robert F. Kennedy High School football program continues to help its student athletes persevere through challenges by providing a safe space and support system away from home. 

Family Advocates Host Pajama Drive and Educational Event in Delano

November 26, 2025 / By
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The Carlos Marquez Forever 34 Foundation has partnered with the Aaron’s Haven of Hope Foundation to bring resources and information to the Delano community through a pajama drive and ornament-decorating event on Wednesday, Dec.

‘We need everyone’: Kern County stands together against immigration raids

January 10, 2025 / By
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Since January 7, Kern County residents have come together to challenge ongoing ICE and Border Patrol operations, encouraging one another to understand and assert their Fifth Amendment rights, regardless of immigration status.

Arvin elects a new mayor; Delano sees return of a familiar face on its city council 

November 7, 2024 / By
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Olivia Calderon is the apparent winner in the race for Arvin mayor

The November 5 general election shook things up in Arvin and Delano.