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Utility Workshop Will Discuss Affordable Alternatives to PG&E and Other Private Companies
On April 30, Reclaim Our Power will host a utility workshop to discuss how the community can push private utility companies like PG&E out and have public utilities take over.
‘I’m Proud To Be Brown’: Film Screening Highlights Filipino American Nurses
On April 16th, the CSUB Nursing Department and the Kegley Institute of Ethics held a film screening that celebrated the resilience and stories of many Filipino Americans in the healthcare sector.
How the Prohousing Designation Program Can Assist with Affordable Housing
The Kern County Planning and Natural Resources Department hosted a virtual workshop to provide information on the county’s prohousing designation, awarded by the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD).
Students and Parents Across CA Travel to the Capitol to Support Community Schools
Students and parents from across the State showed up at the Capitol for a state assembly subcommittee that held a hearing on April 14 to discuss the budget for community schools across California.
Challengers Baseball Expands Access to Sports for Special Needs Youth in McFarland
A youth league baseball coach in McFarland is working to expand access to sports for children and young adults with disabilities in a community where representation for youth with special needs often goes underrepresented.
Panel Discusses ICE Detention Conditions in California and How Leaders are Responding
The Immigrant Day of Action was held in Sacramento, full of panels and presentations from advocates and state leaders.
CRLA Celebrates 60 Years of Fighting for Justice
On Tuesday evening, California Rural Legal Assistance (CRLA) launched its 60th anniversary celebration with a live kickoff event highlighting decades of legal advocacy and community impact.
Advocates Push for Community Schools Ongoing Funding Before Budget Hearing
On April 14, there will be a state budget hearing to decide the funding for the community schools initiative in California.
McFarland Proclaims April Autism Acceptance Month
At Wednesday evening’s City Council meeting, McFarland proclaimed April 2026 as Autism Acceptance Month, a proclamation that was first brought to the council’s attention by parents advocating for inclusive events not just for their children but for the special needs community of McFarland as a whole.
Forum Raises Awareness on Sexual Violence in Farmwork
Farmworker organizations, along with the UC Merced Community and Labor Center, hosted an online event on April 3, during which presentations and trainings addressed the challenges that women in agriculture and farmwork face.