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GEO Group to Pay Settlement and Provide Additional Protections for Detained Workers
The GEO Group reached a $100,000 settlement with the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) and must provide proper safety equipment to detained workers.
Quiet Opening of Central Valley Annex Raises Questions in McFarland
In the city of McFarland, a detention facility quietly began operations in April 2026. The facility, known as the Central Valley Annex, became the second immigration detention center in McFarland, bringing the total number of detention facilities to four in Kern County and eight across California.
Rising Tomato Prices Impact Rural Communities
Tomato prices have reportedly risen by 40% as of April 2026, driven by severe weather conditions, increased tariffs, and higher transportation costs.
CRLA Celebrates 60-Year Legacy of Community Lawyering in McFarland
Carol Ruth Silver, a founding attorney of California Rural Legal Assistance (CRLA)’s McFarland and Delano offices, reflected on decades of civil rights work during a 60th anniversary celebration Tuesday evening in McFarland.
Challengers Baseball Expands Access to Sports for Special Needs Youth in McFarland
A youth league baseball coach in McFarland is working to expand access to sports for children and young adults with disabilities in a community where representation for youth with special needs often goes underrepresented.
McFarland Proclaims April Autism Acceptance Month
At Wednesday evening’s City Council meeting, McFarland proclaimed April 2026 as Autism Acceptance Month, a proclamation that was first brought to the council’s attention by parents advocating for inclusive events not just for their children but for the special needs community of McFarland as a whole.
McFarland Mayor Highlights City’s Progress and Key Investments
The City of McFarland held its third annual State of the City Address and Business Award ceremony on Friday evening, highlighting numerous accomplishments achieved in the last year.
McFarland City Council Voices Support for Dignity Act Immigration Reform Bill
The City of McFarland held its bimonthly City Council meeting on Wednesday evening, during which council members expressed their support for the Dignidad Act, H.R.
McFarland Awarded Funds to Launch North Kern Innovation Hub
Among the recipients of Kern County’s Catalyst Projects is the city of McFarland, Mujeres Activas, and the McFarland Community Foundation, which will receive a $359,000 fund to launch the North Kern Innovation Hub.
Federal Child Care Funding Freeze Affects State Programs and Service Delivery
On Jan. 6, 2026, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) moved to freeze access to major federal programs that support child care subsidies and family services.