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Candidates share visions for Kern County schools at public forum

October 30, 2024 / By
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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.

Kern Coalition outlines plans to bring quality jobs to residents

September 10, 2024 / By
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Dolores Huerta addresses audience at the Kern Coalition Summit meeting. Huerta urged job and safety protections for farmworkers

An ongoing effort to bring new jobs to Kern County is generating excitement but is still in its planning stages led by the Kern Coalition.

Community invited to help shape future air quality and climate research

September 6, 2024 / By
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The community of Lamont has been invited to participate in a public, in-person workshop on September 12 to provide input on the California Air Resources Board’s (CARB) future research on air quality, climate change, health, and sustainable communities.

Advocacy groups demand fair housing and community involvement

August 16, 2024 / By
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For the second time, both the City of Bakersfield and Kern County’s Housing Elements have been deemed out of compliance by the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD). 

Bakersfield kicks off Eviction Prevention Program to help low-income renters

August 14, 2024 / By
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Low-income residents and families who struggle with housing issues with their landlords are about to get some much-needed help from the city of Bakersfield.

Farmworker killed while harvesting almonds near Lost Hills identified

August 13, 2024 / By
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In what appears to be a tragic accident, a farmworker was crushed to death while harvesting almonds according to a brief statement from the state Department of Industrial Relations, Cal/OSHA. 

Who killed Bakersfield businessman José Arredondo?

July 18, 2024 / By
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Laura Arredondo, sister of Jose Arredondo keeps her brother’s portrait at her home. She speaks to and cries at the picture as a way to help her cope with his death.

New law prevents schools from disclosing student gender identity changes to parents

July 17, 2024 / By
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On Monday, Governor Gavin Newsom signed a law that will bar school districts from passing policies that require schools to notify parents if their child asks to change their gender identification.

Combatting obesity and diabetes: Kern County’s health initiative

July 10, 2024 / By
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On Tuesday, Kern County Department of Public Health Director Brynn Carrigan presented the latest data on obesity and diabetes in Kern, highlighting their significant impact on the community.

Delano rent control measure fails to qualify for November ballot by 150 signatures

June 18, 2024 / By
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So close and yet so far.  After six months of tedious work gathering voter signatures on a petition, proponents of an ordinance calling for rent control in Delano are disappointed.