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Faith Leaders and Organizers Call on Community Members to Register to Vote before Midterms
With the midterm elections less than a month away, organizations and community leaders are urging people to register to vote.
Kern County Symposium Highlights Future of Promotora Work
A Kern County symposium hosted as part of the Kern Coalition and California Jobs First efforts on Tuesday brought community organizations and workforce representatives together to discuss expanding the role of promotoras beyond health care and creating more sustainable, paid opportunities for the community health workers (CHWs) doing the work.
Athal Water Transition Begins As Lamont Prepares To Take Over
For residents of the Athal community, the State’s mandatory consolidation order was only the beginning. During a community meeting hosted on Wednesday, representatives from the State Water Resources Control Board and Lamont Public Utilities District (LPUD) began answering the questions residents now have about what happens next: when they will begin paying LPUD, who will operate their water system in the meantime, what will happen to the existing well, and how long it will take before the community is connected to a new system.
Kern Medical “Die-In” Highlights Fears Over Healthcare Access and Hospital Cuts
On September 17, nurses, community members, organizers, and local organizations joined together to demonstrate a ‘Healthcare Die-In’ at Kern Medical.
CA Organization Fights for Reproductive Justice for Detained Individuals
The California Latinas for Reproductive Justice (CLRJ) is a statewide organization that advocates for healthcare access, reproductive rights, and bodily autonomy for Latina/e women, young girls, and the whole community.
Community Organizations Discuss Efforts to Fight Data Centers
On August 27, a series of community organizations from across California joined together to discuss the fight against the rise of data centers in their respective communities.
Forum Discusses Ongoing Medi-Cal Cuts and Immigration Updates
Community organizations held a town hall forum and resource fair on August 25 in Bakersfield, where community members gathered to connect with individuals impacted by the Medi-Cal cuts.
Advocates Call for Kern to Stop Collaborating with ICE During Truth Act Forum
The Kern County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO) presented updates on when they have worked with or assisted Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) during the Truth Act Forum.
Community Discusses The Rise of Flock Cameras in Bakersfield
Photo from the Flock Safety website
On August 19, community organizations held a meeting about the 133 Flock cameras across the city.
Arvin High Announces New Career Technical Pathway Program
Arvin High School (AHS) created a new hospitality program for the 2026-2027 academic year to align with Bakersfield College’s two-year hospitality program after the opening of Hard Rock Casino Tejon.