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Delano Council Seeks More Information on Proposed Data Center Moratorium
The Delano City Council approved a motion Monday to bring additional information about a proposed temporary moratorium on data centers to its next meeting, following a discussion about the facilities’ potential impacts and the city’s ability to regulate them.
Delano Mayor and Community Organizations Condemn 45-Day Operation Safe California
Delano Mayor Sal Solorio-Ruiz, council member Byran Osorio, and community organizations partnered for a press conference in front of Delano City Hall to condemn the recent Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operation as part of the statewide 45-day Safe California operation.
Immigration Attorney Discusses ICE Operations in Central Valley
Earlier this month, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) reportedly started a 45-day California operation. The United Farm Workers Foundation announced in a press release that, after raids in Fresno last week, they have not been able to see some people who were detained because ICE states they are not in the system.
Forum Discusses Ongoing Medi-Cal Cuts and Immigration Updates
Community organizations held a town hall forum and resource fair on August 25 in Bakersfield, where community members gathered to connect with individuals impacted by the Medi-Cal cuts.
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.