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Local Author Presents Book on Arvin, Lamont, Weedpatch History
Former Arvin resident Ruth Leon Barba presented her book, Images of America: Arvin, Lamont and Weedpatch, with Mary Louise Durham, foreword by Dr.
Arvin, Lamont Community Meeting Discusses Major City Updates
During the July 22 community Steering Meeting with the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District (SJVAPCD), residents, organizations, and the public discussed updates from Caltrans, vegetative barriers, Community Emissions Reduction Program (CERP) measure implementation, and the upcoming city’s plans.
Lamont Celebrates Long-Awaited Park Renovation Project
Community members, local leaders, and state officials gathered Monday to celebrate the groundbreaking of a $9.5 million renovation project that will transform Lamont Park with new recreational facilities designed by and for Lamont residents.
Vineland School District’s Board of Trustees’ New Superintendent Choice Sparks Controversy
Monday night, the Vineland School District Board of Trustees appointed Roberto Euresti as the new superintendent.
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.