Posts Tagged as "education"

Leaders Address Employment and Talent Gaps in Healthcare

March 5, 2026 / By
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Bank of America is investing in workforce development in healthcare across the United States by working with colleges and universities.

UFW Foundation Attorney Katherine Tello Discusses Her Journey 

March 4, 2026 / By
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On Tuesday evening, California State University, Bakersfield (CSUB)’s Pre-Law Society hosted a discussion with Katherine Tello, a staff attorney for the United Farm Workers Foundation (UFWF).

BHC Launches THRIVE to Support Economic Justice Efforts of CBOs

March 2, 2026 / By
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Building Healthy Communities (BHC) Kern is launching THRIVE, a program to assist local organizations in fighting for economic justice.

Kern County Judge Keenan Perkins Speaks at CSUB About Path to the Bench

March 1, 2026 / By
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On Wednesday evening, California State University, Bakersfield (CSUB) welcomed Kern County Superior Court Judge Keenan Perkins, who presides over juvenile matters, for a talk discussing his journey to the bench and his experiences serving on the court.

Vineland School District’s Board of Trustees’ New Superintendent Choice Sparks Controversy

February 24, 2026 / By
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Monday night, the Vineland School District Board of Trustees appointed Roberto Euresti as the new superintendent.

Arvin Library Reopens After Year-Long Renovation

February 19, 2026 / By
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The Kern County Library’s Arvin location hosted the reopening of its library after a year-long hiatus.

Lyle Martin Discusses Representation in Law Enforcement

February 18, 2026 / By
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Former Bakersfield Police Chief, from 2016 through 2019, Lyle Martin spoke at Bakersfield College’s (BC) Panorama campus on Feb.

KCCD Hosts African American Leaders Luncheon

February 12, 2026 / By
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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

February 4, 2026 / By
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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 

February 3, 2026 / By
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During the Kern High School District (KHSD) Board Meeting on Monday, community members spoke about the role of politics and religion in the classrooms.