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Community in East Bakersfield Deals with Water Contamination
The Athal Mutual Water Company provides water to around 150 people on the Eastside of Bakersfield, and according to residents, it’s normal for the water to have an odor or look like it contains chemicals.
Kern County District Four Holds Community Clothing Drive
From Dec. 18 to Jan. 31, Kern County District Four will host a clothing drive open to community participation.
Community invited to help shape future air quality and climate research
The community of Lamont has been invited to participate in a public, in-person workshop on September 12 to provide input on the California Air Resources Board’s (CARB) future research on air quality, climate change, health, and sustainable communities.
Lamont partners with California Science Center Foundation to advance next-gen science education
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.
Arvin embraces renewable energy: city to host inaugural Clean Energy Fair to combat air pollution
On June 24, the City of Arvin will be hosting its first-ever Arvin Clean Energy Fair to promote renewable energy and energy efficiency from 10 a.m.
The battle between big oil and Central Valley residents: targeting low-income and communities of color
The battle between the Big Oil industry and Central Valley residents continues as the industry persists to target low-income and communities of color.
LPUD announces $25 million in funding to provide Lamont with clean water
On Monday, the Lamont Public Utility District (LPUD) announced that they had received a major grant from the State Water Board in the amount of over $25 million.
La comunidad de Lamont pierde a un líder comunitario
José Míreles nació en Merced Texas el 4 de Julio de 1962 y se mudó con su familia a Lamont CA en 1970 donde se crio.
Boys & Girls Club of Kern providing free lunches to the community
The Kern County chapters of the Boys & Girls Club, an organization of after-school programs, will be providing free lunch to kids 18 years and younger at their locations in Arvin, Lamont, and Bakersfield during the summer.
Arvin and Lamont to receive $30 million for clear air investments
The Community Emissions Reduction Program (CERP) has approved over $30 million in investments to reduce air pollution in the communities of Arvin and Lamont.