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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.
Q&A: Dr. Joel Bervell on the Relationship Between the Medical Field and Black Communities
Joel Bervell, MD, uses his platform to discuss different topics in the health field and how different conditions can impact or show up in Black patients.
Community Members Discuss the Role of Politics and Religion at KHSD Board Meeting
During the Kern High School District (KHSD) Board Meeting on Monday, community members spoke about the role of politics and religion in the classrooms.
Respuesta Rápida Network organiza taller para apoyar a las comunidades inmigrantes
El Jueves 29 de Enero, la Respuesta Rápida Network (RRN) organizó un taller titulado “Conozca sus derechos y riesgos: Preparándose para un aumento en la aplicación de las leyes migratorias” para ayudar a las personas a conocer sus derechos y saber qué hacer si son abordadas por agentes de inmigración.
Public Comments Highlight Divisions at KHSD Board Meeting
Public comment at the Kern High School District (KHSD) board meeting was dominated by opposing viewpoints over recall efforts targeting two trustees, transgender student participation in athletics, and renewed calls to display the Ten Commandments in public schools.
Q&A: Ana Olvera on Drug Use and Effects in Kern
By: Alyssa Ramirez
Ana Olvera, from Kern County Behavioral Health and Recovery Services, discussed drug use in Kern County and available recovery programs.
Valley CAN and BC offer Free Training Courses on Electric Vehicle Charging Systems
Valley CAN (Clean Air Now) will be hosting free classes at Bakersfield College (BC) on introductory skills to working on charging systems for electric vehicles, starting December 15 to 19, and the classes will be from 8 a.m.
Built Not Born: How a Football Program Is Creating Change In Delano
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.
Sol on the Street: What are your thoughts on vaping in the schools, and has it impacted you?
By: Angel Rivera
“For me, personally, I have asthma, so it affects me because my lungs don’t work really well, and that’s why I barely use the restroom at school there’s a lot of kids vaping in there.
Students fear attending class due to the DHS audit at CSUB
On Tuesday, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) conducted an on-site audit at CSU Bakersfield of two programs that serve international students.