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Kern Supervisor Zack Scrivner under investigation for alleged sexual assault on his child
Kern County Second District Supervisor Zack Scrivner is under investigation for alleged sexual assault on one of his children, according to the Kern County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO).
Advocates rally for continuous Medi-Cal coverage as disenrollments surge
As millions of Californians are being disenrolled from Medi-Cal due to unwinding, advocates are increasing pressure on Governor Gavin Newsom to approve funding for continuous medical coverage for children in his May budget revisions.
Activist arrested after alleged threat to Bakersfield City Council sparks community response
During the Bakersfield City Council meeting a pro-Palestinian protester was arrested and accused of 18 felony counts after they made threatening remarks towards the city council members on April 10.
California launches CalKIDS: every child’s path to college savings
California has launched a program that aims to make the dream of getting a college education a reality for every child in the State.
Nick Hill takes the helm as Interim Executive Director of MLKcommUNITY Initiative
Today, Nick Hill was named the Interim Executive Director of the Circle of Life Development Foundation, also known as the MLKcommUNITY Initiative, which is an economic development organization dedicated to fostering growth and prosperity in the community.
President Biden unveils ambitious plan to benefit over 30 million Americans
President Joe Biden announced his new plans to deliver student debt relief to over 30 million Americans when combined with previous actions under his administration.
Q&A with Kern Public Health: Understanding HIV Testing, Treatment, and Prevention
In a 2022 most recent study, Kern County Public Health detected 200 positive new cases of HIV in Kern County.
California Volunteers: Join the movement to transform communities through service
California Volunteers, also known as California Service Corps, is currently looking for California residents interested in joining one of their many programs to help communities by taking climate action, tutoring and mentoring students to help them succeed, supporting regions impacted by disasters, working to end hunger, and connecting vulnerable people to vital resources and services.
Controversy surrounds launch of CalCapture project amid community concerns
Despite concerns from residents and community-based organizations, the California Resources Corporation (CRC) will be launching CalCapture, the carbon capture and storage (CCS) project that will capture carbon dioxide from the Elk Hills Power plant and inject it deep underground for permanent sequestration in depleted underground reservoirs.
Southeast Strong update meetings announced
The City of Bakersfield is continuing to keep the community informed and engaged with its Southeast Strong community project as they’ve planned three more community update meetings in the coming days.