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First workshop on tenants’ rights held at MLK Center
Renters wanted to know what they could do to get help on various issues with their landlord and or management company.
Advocacy groups demand fair housing and community involvement
For the second time, both the City of Bakersfield and Kern County’s Housing Elements have been deemed out of compliance by the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD).
Bakersfield kicks off Eviction Prevention Program to help low-income renters
Low-income residents and families who struggle with housing issues with their landlords are about to get some much-needed help from the city of Bakersfield.
Farmworker killed while harvesting almonds near Lost Hills identified
In what appears to be a tragic accident, a farmworker was crushed to death while harvesting almonds according to a brief statement from the state Department of Industrial Relations, Cal/OSHA.
New book sheds light on untold civil rights history in Bakersfield
It’s often stated that if you don’t know your history, you’ll be doomed to repeat it.
CalFresh Healthy Living hosts resource fair to boost access to fresh, local produce
In honor of National Farmers Market Week, CalFresh Healthy Living (CFHL) will be hosting a resource fair on Saturday, August 10, from 7:45 a.m.
Wasco names new mayor to replace Alex Garcia
Meeting for the first time since Alex Garcia resigned as Wasco mayor, the four remaining council members appointed Valentin Medina as the new mayor Tuesday evening.
County approves resolution to hold election to replace Scrivner, as he makes first public appearance via Zoom
At a special Monday afternoon meeting of the Kern County Board of Supervisors, the board unanimously voted to direct staff to hold an election on November 5 to fill the vacancy of District 2 Supervisor Zack Scrivner whose term expires in 2026.
Governor Newsom to appoint temporary successor for Kern County Supervisor Zack Scrivner
It will fall on Governor Gavin Newsom to appoint a temporary successor to replace Kern County Supervisor Zack Scrivner who resigned effective August 2.
Bakersfield College announces free English classes in Arvin starting this fall
On Thursday, the Bakersfield College (BC) Arvin Educational Center announced a significant initiative to support farm-working families in Arvin and Lamont: free English classes will be offered every Monday and Wednesday from August 26 to December 11 at the Caliente Creek Community Center, thanks to a partnership with SelfHelp Enterprise.