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Bakersfield
Stefi Mar

Planning for 2026: Certifications That Will Increase Your Income Now

Let’s talk about real dollars and real opportunity in the new year. At OIC of America, we like to say, “Skills pay bills.” And in this moment — when employers across the country are scrambling for trained workers — the people who hold the right certifications are the ones writing their own ticket. If you’re trying to increase your income without the cost or time commitment of a four-year degree, skill-based certifications might be the smartest investment you can make.

Stefi Mar January 13, 2026
Bakersfield
Stefi Mar

Landlord Turns Away Section 8 Voucher Holders

One of the biggest landlords in the region has been turning away people seeking apartments under the Section 8 housing assistance program in many of its buildings, in apparent violation of state law, a Capital & Main investigation found.

Stefi Mar January 13, 2026
Bakersfield
Stefi Mar

Gov. Gavin Newsom Delivers Final State of the State Address


Before a joint session of the California Senate and Assembly, Gov. Gavin Newsom delivered his final State of the State address on Jan. 8, fulfilling a requirement of the state Constitution that the governor report annually to the Legislature.

Stefi Mar January 13, 2026
African Americans
Stefi Mar

At Harvard, a Black Dean Falls as Trump’s War on Equity Tightens

Harvard University now finds itself standing where politics, power, and punishment meet, as the removal of a Black dean unfolds alongside a renewed White House campaign aimed squarely at race, history, and who is allowed to speak plainly about both.

Stefi Mar January 13, 2026
Bakersfield
Stefi Mar

IN MEMORIAM: Carmen de Lavallade, Iconic Dancer and Choreographer, Dies at 94

Carmen de Lavallade, the celebrated modern dancer, choreographer, and actress whose artistry helped shape generations of performers, died on Monday, December 29, at the age of 94. Her death was announced by the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, where she served for many years as a principal guest performer and creative force.

Stefi Mar January 13, 2026
Bakersfield
Stefi Mar

States Set the Rules as New Laws Take Effect Nationwide in 2026

Tom Brady stepped into the broadcast booth and, without saying a word, said everything. One glove. Not a gimmick. Not nostalgia cosplay. Just a quiet, unmistakable signal that even in a football game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Buffalo Bills, the most famous silhouette in modern culture still casts a shadow. Seventeen years after his death at 50, Michael Jackson remains unavoidable.

Stefi Mar January 6, 2026
Bakersfield
Stefi Mar

From Washington to Bogotá, Protests Grow as Maduro Faces U.S. Judge

Tom Brady stepped into the broadcast booth and, without saying a word, said everything. One glove. Not a gimmick. Not nostalgia cosplay. Just a quiet, unmistakable signal that even in a football game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Buffalo Bills, the most famous silhouette in modern culture still casts a shadow. Seventeen years after his death at 50, Michael Jackson remains unavoidable.

Stefi Mar January 6, 2026
Bakersfield
Stefi Mar

Bombs Before Dawn: Trump’s Illegal War on Venezuela Sparks National Outrage

Tom Brady stepped into the broadcast booth and, without saying a word, said everything. One glove. Not a gimmick. Not nostalgia cosplay. Just a quiet, unmistakable signal that even in a football game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Buffalo Bills, the most famous silhouette in modern culture still casts a shadow. Seventeen years after his death at 50, Michael Jackson remains unavoidable.

Stefi Mar January 6, 2026
Bakersfield
Stefi Mar

Honoring the Life of Betty Reid Soskin, Nation’s Oldest Park Ranger and Witness to Port Chicago Exoneration

Tom Brady stepped into the broadcast booth and, without saying a word, said everything. One glove. Not a gimmick. Not nostalgia cosplay. Just a quiet, unmistakable signal that even in a football game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Buffalo Bills, the most famous silhouette in modern culture still casts a shadow. Seventeen years after his death at 50, Michael Jackson remains unavoidable.

Stefi Mar January 6, 2026
Bakersfield
Stefi Mar

Black Caucus Members Assigned to Key Leadership Roles in the State Senate

In December, incoming California Senate President pro Tempore Monique Limón (D-Santa Barbara) announced her leadership and committee appointments for the 2025–2026 legislative session, including several members of the California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC).

Stefi Mar January 6, 2026
Bakersfield
Stefi Mar

Beyoncé Enters Billionaire Ranks Few Black Americans Have Reached

Tom Brady stepped into the broadcast booth and, without saying a word, said everything. One glove. Not a gimmick. Not nostalgia cosplay. Just a quiet, unmistakable signal that even in a football game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Buffalo Bills, the most famous silhouette in modern culture still casts a shadow. Seventeen years after his death at 50, Michael Jackson remains unavoidable.

Stefi Mar January 6, 2026
Bakersfield
Stefi Mar

The Town Names That Make America Smile

Tom Brady stepped into the broadcast booth and, without saying a word, said everything. One glove. Not a gimmick. Not nostalgia cosplay. Just a quiet, unmistakable signal that even in a football game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Buffalo Bills, the most famous silhouette in modern culture still casts a shadow. Seventeen years after his death at 50, Michael Jackson remains unavoidable.

Stefi Mar January 6, 2026
Bakersfield
Stefi Mar

New Postal Service Rule Could Quietly Void Ballots and Delay Healthcare

Tom Brady stepped into the broadcast booth and, without saying a word, said everything. One glove. Not a gimmick. Not nostalgia cosplay. Just a quiet, unmistakable signal that even in a football game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Buffalo Bills, the most famous silhouette in modern culture still casts a shadow. Seventeen years after his death at 50, Michael Jackson remains unavoidable.

Stefi Mar January 6, 2026
Bakersfield
Stefi Mar

New Data Shows Utility Costs Rising Across Nearly Every State

Americans across nearly every region of the country are paying more to keep the lights on and the heat running, according to a new nationwide analysis that shows electric and natural gas rate increases spreading deeper into households from coast to coast.

Stefi Mar January 6, 2026