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African Americans
Stefi Mar

Curran High Students Celebrate 100 Years of Black History Through Music, Dance, and Spoken Word

The morning of Feb. 24 felt more like a festival than a school day. Curran Middle School threw open its doors to celebrate Black History Month with a program that was part showcase, part history lesson, and entirely community-built. Under the theme “Celebrating 100 Years of Black History,” students, teachers, and local organizations filled the campus with performances, cultural activities, and a shared sense of purpose that extended well beyond the classroom.

Stefi Mar March 10, 2026
Local
Stefi Mar

“Check Your Vehicle for Recalls. Protect Your Family.” 

Every day, we depend on our cars to get us places: to and from work, taking our kids to school, and more. But what many don’t realize is that millions of cars on U.S. roads have open safety recalls. These risks increase in the Black community because of higher rates of commonly held myths about open vehicle safety recalls among Black vehicle owners. 

Stefi Mar March 3, 2026
Bakersfield
James Luckey

Clinica Sierra Vista- A Safety Net For The Uninsured

When California froze new Medi-Cal enrollment for undocumented adults, thousands of Kern County families were left in limbo. At Clinica Sierra Vista, staff members are racing to keep patients covered — and fighting fear with trust.

James Luckey March 3, 2026
African Americans
James Luckey

California Offers Black Families Up To 20% Down Payment For First Home; Dream For All Program Applications Open February 24

Kern County is often described as more affordable than coastal California, and in some ways, that’s true. Home prices are lower than in Los Angeles or the Bay Area. But the affordability gap for Black households remains one of the largest in the state. This means that they are less likely to have the income needed to buy a home.

James Luckey February 10, 2026
Bakersfield
Stefi Mar

Can You Afford a Mortgage but Not the Down Payment? Dream For All Offers Up to $150K

Tiffany Duvernay-Smith went from knowing the harsh realities of homelessness to owning her first home – made possible by the California Housing Finance Agency’s (CalHFA) Dream For All program, which is reopening applications this month with up to $150,000 in down payment assistance for first-generation buyers.

Stefi Mar February 3, 2026
Local
Stefi Mar

City of Good Neighbors Celebrates Inaugural Hawthorne Eats!

The “City of Good Neighbors” is planning a food journey from January 25 to January 31, 2026. This will be the first official Restaurant Week in Hawthorne, aptly named Hawthorne Eats! Hawthorne Eats! It’s more than an event—it’s a citywide celebration of food, culture, flavor, and community. This initiative celebrates Hawthorne’s diverse culinary scene while supporting local restaurants, small businesses, and community pride.

Stefi Mar January 27, 2026
Bakersfield
Stefi Mar

Medi-Cal Cares for You and Your Baby Every Step of the Way

For many pregnant people, pregnancy brings a mix of both joy and uncertainty. Alongside excitement, there are questions about finding the right doctor, understanding what care is covered, and knowing where to turn for support after the baby arrives. For Black families in Kern County those questions are often compounded by long-standing disparities in maternal health outcomes.

Stefi Mar January 27, 2026
Bakersfield
Stefi Mar

More Than a Memory: Honoring Dr. King Through Service in Bakersfield

Each year on the third Monday in January, communities across the nation honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.. In Bakersfield and throughout Kern County, that legacy is reflected not only in remembrance ceremonies, but in hands-on service and community care.

Stefi Mar January 21, 2026
Bakersfield
Stefi Mar

Medi-Cal Helps You Stay Healthy: Use Your Medi-Cal Benefits

Each year on the third Monday in January, communities across the nation honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.. In Bakersfield and throughout Kern County, that legacy is reflected not only in remembrance ceremonies, but in hands-on service and community care.

Stefi Mar January 20, 2026
Bakersfield
Kathleen Untalan

20-Year PG&E Employee Has a Big Heart for Customers, Community 

In the largest Medicare Advantage fraud settlement to date, Kaiser Permanente has agreed to pay $556 million to settle Justice Department allegations that it billed the government for medical conditions patients didn’t have.

Kathleen Untalan January 20, 2026