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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.
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CA Attorney General resolves Tenant Protection Act violations in Bakersfield settlement
Yesterday, California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced a settlement with two separate Bakersfield landlords and their property management company, Clemmer & Company for their multiple violations of the Tenant Protection Act (TPA) and their violation of the Fair Employment and Housing Act.
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Sen. Republicans Propose Bill to Count Only U.S. Citizens in 2030 Census, Stirring Debate on Representation and Immigration Policy
Senate Republicans have announced they have introduced a bill that will only require U.S. citizens to be counted in the next census count in 2030. If passed, this law will change data gathering in the U.S.
The United Liberation Front hosts movie night despite KCSO attempt to cancel
The United Liberation Front (ULF) released a statement regarding the attempt Kern County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO) made to stop ULF’s latest movie showing of “Gueto 2009,” a Spanish film depicting a Palestinian story, on January 26.
Newsom signs landmark bills to revolutionize State’s mental health system
Yesterday, Governor Newsom signed Senate Bill 326 and Assembly Bill 531, which means people in California will now have the ability to change and transform the state’s mental health system.
California leads the way to a 28th amendment for gun safety
In June, Governor Gavin Newsom proposed a 28th amendment to the constitution in regard to gun safety.