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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.
Immigration Enforcement to Conduct Audit of CSUB Exchange Students
UPDATE: According to a second email from CSU Bakersfield, there are no plans for immigration efforts to be taken during the compliance audit on November 18.
A New Study Highlights Community Needs of the South Central Valley
The UC Merced Community and Labor Center collaborated with the Dolores Huerta Foundation to conduct a community needs assessment in the South Central Valley, covering Kern, Kings, Tulare, and Fresno counties.
Community raises concerns over Earlimart School District’s spending and layoffs
Through a post shared on social media by Delano Life, community members were able to read in detail what parents, teachers, and families are asking from the Earlimart School District.