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Loud for Tomorrow helps Kern and Tulare voters fix signature issues before ballot deadline
More than 3,000 ballots across Kern and Tulare counties face signature issues following the November 3 election, prompting Loud for Tomorrow to help voters make corrections before the November 25 deadline.
Ucedrah Osby Discusses the Importance of Community Advocacy and Voting
Over the years, voting rights have expanded to give more people the right to vote; in 2020, California parolees could vote after Prop 17 passed.
Delano Council Seeks More Information on Proposed Data Center Moratorium
The Delano City Council approved a motion Monday to bring additional information about a proposed temporary moratorium on data centers to its next meeting, following a discussion about the facilities’ potential impacts and the city’s ability to regulate them.
Immigration Attorney Discusses ICE Operations in Central Valley
Earlier this month, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) reportedly started a 45-day California operation. The United Farm Workers Foundation announced in a press release that, after raids in Fresno last week, they have not been able to see some people who were detained because ICE states they are not in the system.
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.