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Ayesha Curry’s Foundation Pledges $25M To Boost Literacy For Oakland Kids
Ayesha and Stephen Curry || Image credit: @eatlearnplay. Entrepreneur Ayesha and her husband, NBA star Stephen Curry, have announced a commitment to improving literacy rates among students in their hometown of Oakland, California. The couple’s foundation, the Eat. Learn. Play. Foundation, has pledged to raise $25 million over the next...
Last weekend to cool off at Bakersfield’s spray parks before season ends
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Labor Day is considered the end of summer and that’s the case for Bakersfield spray parks too. Both the City of Bakersfield and the North of the River District’s spray parks will be open through the holiday weekend. Monday is Labor Day and will be the last day they’re turned on […]
Go & Do: The summer games continue at Bakersfield’s Village Fest
It’s the end-of-summer festival that has been rocking Bakersfield for nearly 30 years, and it’s back in its classic venue, this time with an international flair. Village Fest takes place from 6 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7 at the Kern County Museum. The sprawling event is known for food, entertainment, adult beverages, and themes that change from year to year. For 2024 organizers decided to take inspiration for this year’s theme from the biggest spectacle of this summer.
New FAFSA rollout delays cause lingering problems for local college students
The FAFSA Simplification Act aimed to make applying for financial aid easier for students, but multiple delays in releasing the new application has caused lingering issues for schools and students.
Women's Soccer Home Opener ends with a Dominating Performance
BAKERSFIELD, CA - The Bakersfield College women's soccer team opened their 2024 season at home with an emphatic 5-0 victory over Allan Hancock, showcasing a dominant performance from start to finish. In the first half, freshman Griselda Espinoza wasted no time putting the Renegades on the board, scoring the first...
TC women's soccer comes together in Ventura
The Taft College Women's Soccer Team spent some time in the city of Ventura bonding. Head Women's Soccer Coach Lyle Martin, Jr. stated, "I'm always looking for opportunities to broaden our players' horizons both on and off the field. Our recent trip to California Lutheran University and a professional soccer game hosted by Ventura County FC was just that, an eye-opening experience that I believe has inspired our team immensely."
'Best present': Shafter standout celebrates birthday with 56-13 win over Bears
SHAFTER — Mariyon Sloan celebrated his 17th birthday on Thursday with a performance befitting the notable occasion. The Shafter High football standout scored three long touchdowns and had an interception on defense in the Generals' 56-13 rout of visiting Arvin.
Cerro Coso brings world-famous astronaut to Ridgecrest
Cerro Coso Community College is thrilled to announce that on Sept. 27, the Ridgecrest/IWV campus will host world-famous astronaut Michael López-Alegría. If you have ever wondered what it’s like to experience space, Michael is just the person to tell you. In fact, it’s safe to say that López-Alegría probably knows as much about spending time in space as anyone who has ever lived.
Rankin Ranch holds fundraiser to help local fire victims
Since the Borel Fire devastated the neighboring community of Havilah, among others in the Kern Valley, the Rankin Ranch decided to be part of the broader movement to assist neighbors struggling with loss of property. Amanda Rankin-Barrett of Rankin Ranch spoke with the Kern Valley Sun, Friday August 23, about...
Flooded problems: Fed policies may cost residents more, but still leave them at risk
An Associated Press review has found that thousands of people may be paying more for flood insurance or remain unaware of the dangers of dam failures because of conflicting federal policies. The Federal Emergency Management Agency offers a way for communities to earn discounts on flood insurance by taking steps to reduce risks. One option is to share information about places that could get inundated if a dam were to fail. But some federal agencies, such as the Bureau of Reclamation, have restricted the release of inundation maps for their dams. The bureau told the AP it plans to relax restrictions over the next eight years.
California Issues More Marijuana Recalls for Illegal Pesticide Use
The Marijuana Herald - Marijuana news and information California officials have issued a mandatory recall of two additional marijuana products for using an illegal pesticide. On Thursday, the Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) issued a consumer advisory regarding the mandatory recall of the following legal marijuana products: Jack Herer Curepen premium THC oil vape cartridge, 1,000 milligrams. Animal Cookies Live Resin Diamonds concentrate, … Continue reading The post California Issues More Marijuana Recalls for Illegal Pesticide Use appeared first on The Marijuana Herald.
‘Don’t forget who you are,’ says outgoing Cal Cities President Daniel Parra
Kayla Sherwood is a contributing editor for Western City. She can be reached at ksherwood@calcities.org. Fowler Mayor Daniel Parra will conclude his 2023-24 term as League of California Cities President in October. He sat down with Western City to reflect on his term as president, his path to local office, and his advice for young leaders. This conversation has been edited for length and clarity.
SpaceX’s Falcon 9 soars again after being grounded
CAPE CANAVERAL SPACE FORCE STATION — After being grounded due to a failed landing, SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket was given the clearance to soar again by the FAA. FAA gave SpaceX the clearance to launch the Falcon 9 rocket again. SpaceX launched two Starlink missions on Saturday morning:...
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