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Arvin City Council Will Have a Public Hearing for the City Budget
The next Arvin City Council meeting, scheduled for Tuesday, will cover the city’s financial limits, major budget revisions, and development projects coming forward this year.
Webinar Highlights Challenges Facing Californians Under Proposed Budget Changes
On Wednesday, the California Endowment hosted an informational webinar to discuss H.R. 1, also known as the “Big Beautiful Bill,” signed under President Donald Trump, and Governor Gavin Newsom’s May Revision, an updated interpretation of California’s state budget.
Young Voters Head to the Polls for the First Time
As Election Day approaches, first-time voters are preparing to take part in the democratic process. Whether motivated by social issues, economic concerns, or a sense of responsibility, young voters are entering the electorate with issues they care about and voices they want represented.
Gubernatorial Candidates Address Latino and Immigrant Issues at Nuestra Voz 2026 Forum
The California Immigrant Policy Center (CIPC), the American Civil Liberties Union California Action (ACLU), and the California Latino Legislative Caucus Foundation (CLLC) hosted a gubernatorial forum, Nuestra Voz 2026, on Tuesday evening to highlight the candidates running for governor and their policies that directly affect Latino and immigrant populations in California.
$300 Million State Program Targets First-Time, First-Generation Homebuyers
California Housing Finance Agency (CalHFA) have begun their California Dream For All Shared Appreciation Loan initiative.
Kern County Supervisors Place Charter on Ballot to Control Premature Vacancies
On Tuesday, the Kern County Board of Supervisors voted to continue working on the charter that will be on the June 2, 2026, election ballot.
Kern County well represented at Democratic National Convention in Chicago
Camila Chávez and her mother, Dolores Huerta at DNC in Chicago.
Once again, Dolores Huerta (who else?)
Democratic Central Committee calls on Alex Garcia to step down as Wasco mayor
The Kern County Democratic Central Committee is calling on Wasco mayor Alex Garcia to step down from his post.
Farm workers and supporters rally outside of courthouse to defend voting rights
Edited on 6/21 to reflect a correction. Wonderful Nurseries filed a lawsuit against the Agriculture Labor Relations Board.
Delano rent control measure fails to qualify for November ballot by 150 signatures
So close and yet so far. After six months of tedious work gathering voter signatures on a petition, proponents of an ordinance calling for rent control in Delano are disappointed.