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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.
“We will always fight”: Kern County students rally for immigrants
On Wednesday, high schools in Bakersfield led a peaceful protest, showing their solidarity for those who cannot use their own voice.
Dreaming beyond the borders: DACA recipients in Kern County share their stories
Born in Pueblo, Mexico, Christal Barrientos was always told by her family to be proud of who she was and where she was from—not defined solely as an immigrant in the United States, but as a little girl with a dream of becoming a doctor.
Ten Commandments in classrooms? Community weighs in
In December, Pastor Angelo Frazier urged the Board to include the Ten Commandments in classrooms, igniting a debate over religion in schools.
Candidates share visions for Kern County schools at public forum
On Thursday evening, community members gathered at the MLK Community Center to meet and hear from local school board candidates seeking seats across several key educational districts.