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Triumph and Resilience in Delano
In the fields of Delano, where dreams sprout from the soil, the stories of Mayra Lara, Adrian Balsa, and Julissa Elizondo unfold as stories of resilience and determination.
How Delano’s small businesses embraced holiday magic and community spirit
During Delano’s festive season, some of the community’s small businesses weren’t just offering products — they were also weaving stories, culture, and community into their offerings.
Community weighs in on changes they’d like to see along the Monitor St corridor
On Wednesday evening, the City of Bakersfield hosted a community meeting where they asked residents to help them identify deficiencies along the Monitor Street corridor and to suggest improvements they would like to see.
Remembering loved ones: the vibrant tradition of Day of the Dead spreads its roots in Bakersfield
Day of the Dead, a day in which our deceased loved ones’ spirits come to visit us one more time on November 1 and 2.
CAPK receives $5 million from the Bezos Day 1 Families Fund to help the homeless community
In a press release Tuesday, the Community Action Partnership of Kern (CAPK) announced that they received a $5 million grant from the Bezos Day 1 Families Fund.
Dr. Yamin emphasizes the importance of vaccines during the holidays
The holiday season is meant to bring cheer all around, not viruses. Dr. Zeba Yamin with Dignity Health Group Spoke with Kern Sol News about the importance of getting vaccinated, especially before the holidays.
Homeless and foster youth are suspended at disproportionate rates in California Schools
When children are disciplined in schools, a common outcome is being sent home on suspension; a recent study looks into how this affects homeless and foster youth.
Delano community speaks about food insecurity and resources they need
With consumer prices going up, food insecurity is an increasing issue, especially for small communities. Having food drives in small communities is essential and can really make a difference in food hunger.
‘We’re going to get what we’ve been begging for’: MLK community is excited to see overdue change coming to the park
From being a place for community events and familial gatherings to being abandoned, Martin Luther King Jr.
‘Change is here in town’: Taft City School District is urged to pick maps Cherry or Plum in districting process
Taft City School District held its fourth public hearing regarding districting the areas. Advocates are pushing for two specific maps to be the top choices for the board to pick.