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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.
California City Council Upholds CoreCivic Approvals After Hours of Public Testimony
Following hours of legal arguments and public testimony, the California City Council voted Tuesday to reject two appeals challenging CoreCivic’s 2026 business license and Minor Site Plan Review 25-09.
Advocates Call for Kern to Stop Collaborating with ICE During Truth Act Forum
The Kern County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO) presented updates on when they have worked with or assisted Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) during the Truth Act Forum.
Community Discusses The Rise of Flock Cameras in Bakersfield
Photo from the Flock Safety website
On August 19, community organizations held a meeting about the 133 Flock cameras across the city.
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Kern Energy Hydrogen Permit Challenge Continues After Hearing Board Narrows Claims
Residents of Fuller Acres and Lamont plan to continue challenging an air permit for Kern Energy’s proposed hydrogen project after a regional hearing board narrowed the scope of their petition last week, leaving a more technical dispute over how the project’s emissions were calculated, which will be heard in October.
Beyond South Kern
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.