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‘You have to be an active agent in this process’: Rosanna Esparza discusses her passion for her community’s health
Dr. Rosanna Esparza is a proud Chicana with a Mexican heritage, a visible activist for tangible change in local and global politics, and a collaborator for the project: “Faces of Fracking.”
‘It felt like a slap in the face’: students outraged with CSU tuition increase
Countless students in the California State University (CSU) system are left feeling frustrated, disappointed, and as if their voice doesn’t matter.
Controversial comments by Taft City Council member spark concern
On June 20, 2023, Taft City Council allowed council member Carlos Chavira to make a six-minute speech following public comments.
Board of Education delays discussion on gender identity notification policy
During Tuesday evening’s meeting, the Kern County Board of Education had a discussion and public comment regarding mandating parent notifications on students’ gender identity.
“We have a safe space now”: Loud for Tomorrow opens its first office
The newest addition to Delano’s Business Center on Main Street is Loud for Tomorrow’s first official office.
California leads the way to a 28th amendment for gun safety
In June, Governor Gavin Newsom proposed a 28th amendment to the constitution in regard to gun safety.
Kern County community addresses housing issues, advocates demand inclusive Housing Element
On Wednesday evening, the Leadership Counsel for Justice and Accountability held a community housing meeting in Lamont to uplift community voices and discuss Kern County’s Housing Element with community members.
Bakersfield College-Delano Campus showcases new Learning Resource Center
The new Learning Resource Center building was added to the Bakersfield College-Delano Campus to meet the growing academic and professional needs of the Delano community and surrounding areas.
McKinley Elementary combats low attendance rates with Walk to School event
McKinley Elementary School students, parents, guardians, and teachers were welcomed to class by Bakersfield High School’s (BHS) cheer team and community volunteers.
‘Being a migrant is not fun. Nobody wants to be a migrant’: a story of Mauritania refugees
It’s a pretty general belief that people want to feel safe in their homes. Nobody wants to leave their home out of fear and start over in a place that does not know their language, traditions, or culture.