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McFarland student advocates for more focus on creativity in English classes
By Dulce Valenzuela
In the U.S., there is a nationwide emphasis on STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) education.
AI in music: a harmony of creativity and concerns
By Dianeli Nevarez
The music industry is something that has always been powered by humans, driven by our creativity and self-expression.
Empowering Tomorrow’s Adults: navigating the debate on integrating life skills into high school education
By Kevin Hernandez
In a time when students finishing high school are dealing with a more complicated world as they become adults, there is a growing request for school lessons to go beyond the usual subjects and cover the practical aspects of future adult life.
Delano local puts spotlight on the community through sports media
By Luis-Angel Gonzalez
Despite high school sports garnering a wide audience, smaller agriculture-based communities like Kern County tend to be underrepresented.
Free fitness and nutrition classes making their way into Bakersfield
Starting tomorrow, February 8, the Kern County Public Health Department will begin hosting its Know Your Numbers Program in Bakersfield at the Bakersfield Community House at Mill Creek Park.
California Jobs First Community Meetings
The Kern Coalition announced their month of February’s sub regional collaborative meetings in a hybrid format.
Kern County Public Works prepares communities for heavy rainfall with free sand distribution
The Kern County Public Works office has delivered free sand to nine different locations throughout Kern County in anticipation of the upcoming storm and heavy rainfall.
Empowering McFarland: the need for more martial arts opportunities in the community
By: Hugo Sanchez
In McFarland, there are few opportunities for people to learn martial arts. The only option for combat sports and martial arts is wrestling, but there could be more martial arts for people to learn.
Kern BHRS ‘Let’s Talk’ event aims to illuminate mental health awareness in African American communities
On Friday, February 2, the Kern Behavior Health and Recovery Services (Kern BHRS) will host a “Let’s Talk” event at the Friendship House Community Center to raise mental health awareness in African American communities.
High School teacher’s arrest calls for bigger discussion
The teacher at Arvin High School who was arrested during school hours on suspicion of sexual misconduct with a minor has pleaded not guilty.