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Support surfaces for Riddhi Patel amidst allegations
The People’s Budget Bakersfield has released an official statement supporting Riddhi Patel, who was arrested and accused of 18 felony counts after they made threatening remarks towards the city council members on April 10.
Activist arrested after alleged threat to Bakersfield City Council sparks community response
During the Bakersfield City Council meeting a pro-Palestinian protester was arrested and accused of 18 felony counts after they made threatening remarks towards the city council members on April 10.
Kern County Public Health’s ‘Waste Hunger Not Food’ Program: Addressing Food Insecurity and Nourishing Communities
In the month of April, Kern County Public Health identified food insecurity and malnutrition as one of their top health challenges in the community, and to help combat these issues, they implemented the Waste Hunger Not Food program.
Immigrant Rights Groups call for action following reports of neglect and systemic failures conditions at GSA detention center
California Collaborative for Immigrant Justice (CCIJ) released a press release regarding a letter they sent out to ICE to stop the increased number of people it chooses to hold in its custody at Golden State Annex (GSA), an immigrant detention center in McFarland, CA, on March 12.
BCSD and Stay Focused to host free community event to honor MLK and his legacy of service
Saturday, February 10th is planned to be a big day for Kern County in celebration and honor of Dr.
Bakersfield City invites public to bike on new Centennial Corridor
Cycle Centennial is the name of the bike riding event coming up soon on Saturday, February 10.