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Advocates Push for Community Schools Ongoing Funding Before Budget Hearing
On April 14, there will be a state budget hearing to decide the funding for the community schools initiative in California.
McFarland Proclaims April Autism Acceptance Month
At Wednesday evening’s City Council meeting, McFarland proclaimed April 2026 as Autism Acceptance Month, a proclamation that was first brought to the council’s attention by parents advocating for inclusive events not just for their children but for the special needs community of McFarland as a whole.
McFarland Mayor Highlights City’s Progress and Key Investments
The City of McFarland held its third annual State of the City Address and Business Award ceremony on Friday evening, highlighting numerous accomplishments achieved in the last year.
Vision y Compromiso Discusses Promotora Network in Tulare
On Wednesday morning, Vision y Compromiso held an all-day workshop to amplify the work that promotoras do in Tulare County.
Expungement Clinic Provides Legal Aid to Community
On March 19, California State University, Bakersfield (CSUB)’s pre-law program hosted its expungement clinic. This clinic was the first of two sessions and served as an opportunity to gather the necessary information to determine the eligibility of people seeking expungement.
UFW Pulls Out of Cesar Chavez Day Events Amid Abuse Allegations
The United Farm Workers (UFW) Foundation announced Tuesday morning that it will not participate in upcoming Cesar Chavez Day events following what it described as “deeply troubling allegations” involving its late co-founder, Cesar Chavez.
Panel Explores Academic Freedom in Higher Education
California State University, Bakersfield (CSUB) welcomed staff, faculty, students, and community members to an Academic Freedom panel hosted by the Kegley Institute of Ethics (KIE) on Thursday evening.
McFarland City Council Voices Support for Dignity Act Immigration Reform Bill
The City of McFarland held its bimonthly City Council meeting on Wednesday evening, during which council members expressed their support for the Dignidad Act, H.R.
Panel Spotlights Immigration Struggles and Advocacy
The Center on Race, Immigration, and Social Justice (CRISJ) held a panel on Tuesday highlighting immigration and human rights.
City of Shafter Launches Downtown Facade Grant Program
The City of Shafter has officially launched its newest initiative, titled the Downtown Facade Grant Program.