Posts Tagged as "Kern County"

Dolores Huerta Foundation challenges Kern County Board of Education over approval of charter school

November 29, 2023 / By
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Yesterday, the Dolores Huerta Foundation (DHF) announced that they will be taking legal action against the Kern County Board of Education (KCBE) and the Kern County Superintendent of Schools for their decision to approve the Central Academy of Arts and Technology (CAAT) charter school. 

CAPK receives $5 million from the Bezos Day 1 Families Fund to help the homeless community

November 22, 2023 / By
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In a press release Tuesday, the Community Action Partnership of Kern (CAPK) announced that they received a $5 million grant from the Bezos Day 1 Families Fund.

Dr. Yamin emphasizes the importance of vaccines during the holidays

November 17, 2023 / By
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The holiday season is meant to bring cheer all around, not viruses. Dr. Zeba Yamin with Dignity Health Group Spoke with Kern Sol News about the importance of getting vaccinated, especially before the holidays. 

Lamont partners with California Science Center Foundation to advance next-gen science education

November 17, 2023 / By
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The Lamont Elementary School District (LESD) was one of three school districts chosen to bring state-of-the-art, hands-on, interactive science lessons to their students with their new partnership with the California Science Center Foundation. 

Interfaith Pilgrimage shines light on CA’s HEAL budget and challenges detention center conditions

November 14, 2023 / By
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In October 2023 the Interfaith Movement for Human Integrity organized a pilgrimage known as the Pilgrimage to HEAL our communities with the objective of orchestrating an event to shed light on the budget initiative throughout California known as Healthy Economies Adapting to Last (HEAL), and to protest the detention of immigrants held in centers all over California. 

Homeless and foster youth are suspended at disproportionate rates in California Schools

November 13, 2023 / By
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When children are disciplined in schools, a common outcome is being sent home on suspension; a recent study looks into how this affects homeless and foster youth. 

Kern County residents seek affordable housing solutions and accountability in Housing Element update

November 6, 2023 / By
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Concerns about high rental increases, trouble finding affordable housing, and habitability issues inside homes have many residents looking forward to working alongside the County as the County looks to update its Housing Element for the years 2024-2031.

‘No matter how small. To them, that’s huge’: CRLA attorneys speak about helping the community

November 3, 2023 / By
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With the fear of legal fees, many people may avoid getting the legal assistance they need.

City invites public to a community meeting to shape the future of Niles and Monterey Streets

November 3, 2023 / By
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With efforts to provide complete streets, safety, and mobility improvements along Niles Street and Monterey Street, the City of Bakersfield will be holding a community meeting in order to gather input on their Niles and Monterey Complete Streets Project (NiMo). 

Delano community speaks about food insecurity and resources they need

October 25, 2023 / By
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With consumer prices going up, food insecurity is an increasing issue, especially for small communities. Having food drives in small communities is essential and can really make a difference in food hunger.