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Workers, Advocates Highlight Importance of Heat Safety in the Fields
As temperatures continue to rise across the Central Valley, farmworkers face dangerous heat during their daily work.
DJUHSD to Rename High School: Chavez Collegiate High School
The Delano Joint Union High School District held a special meeting on June 29 and voted to rename Cesar E.
Poplar Nonprofit Faces Eviction After Years of Service
In May, the Central Valley Empowerment Alliance (CVEA), a grassroots organization based in Poplar, California, received an eviction notice from the Poplar Community Service District to remove its belongings from the Larry Itilong Center in town.
DUSD, Brandywine Partner to Provide Free Summer Meals for Children
In Delano, the Delano Unified School District (DUSD) and the Brandywine apartment complex have partnered to ensure children continue to have access to nutritious meals during the summer months.
Community Groups Unite to Discuss Immigration, Youth Leadership in Delano
On Tuesday evening, the Central Valley Partnership, alongside community organizations including Poder Latinx, Loud for Tomorrow, Faith in the Valley, Delano Guardians, and others, hosted its first public forum focused on immigrant rights while highlighting the voices of young community leaders.
Pride Month Celebrations Continue Across Kern and Tulare Counties
During June, many across the country gather to celebrate queer history, love, pride, and liberation. Pride is set to have been recognized as early as the 1970s, following a series of protests against police brutality that came with a routine raid of the Stonewall Inn in New York.
Statewide Political Training Program Sees Little Central Valley Participation
Emerge California, a political training organization for Democratic women, has trained more than 900 participants since its founding in 2002.
NY Times Article Exposes Culture of Rape and Abuse in UFW Past
A recent New York Times article goes deeper into the allegations of sexual assault against Cesar Chavez that they reported earlier this year.
How One Local Organization Is Encouraging More Young Voters in Delano
As many prepare for the general election on November 3, a local organization in Kern County is reflecting on voter turnout in the June 2 primary elections.
Young Voters Head to the Polls for the First Time
As Election Day approaches, first-time voters are preparing to take part in the democratic process. Whether motivated by social issues, economic concerns, or a sense of responsibility, young voters are entering the electorate with issues they care about and voices they want represented.