California Water Assistance Bill Heads To Governor Newsom

California lawmakers have approved legislation that would establish a statewide water rate assistance program for low-income households, potentially giving eligible residents a new way to reduce their monthly water bills. 

CA Organization Fights for Reproductive Justice for Detained Individuals

The California Latinas for Reproductive Justice (CLRJ) is a statewide organization that advocates for healthcare access, reproductive rights, and bodily autonomy for Latina/e women, young girls, and the whole community.

BHS Students Hold Walkout in Support of Student Allegedly Burned by Security

A Bakersfield High School (BHS) student, Bridgette, was allegedly held down by a security guard against metal plates, receiving second-degree and third-degree burns on her body, according to a social media post from her mother, Kristian.

Community Organizations Discuss Efforts to Fight Data Centers

On August 27, a series of community organizations from across California joined together to discuss the fight against the rise of data centers in their respective communities.

CAPK Launches Hunger Action Month

Community Action Partnership of Kern’s (CAPK) Food Bank is launching a countywide food-finder platform, Vivery, and expanding its use of client-level data as it prepares for added pressure on Kern County’s charitable food network.

Forum Discusses Ongoing Medi-Cal Cuts and Immigration Updates

Community organizations held a town hall forum and resource fair on August 25 in Bakersfield, where community members gathered to connect with individuals impacted by the Medi-Cal cuts.