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Park wildfire in California becomes largest active blaze in US
A wildfire in northern California continues to burn across the region and became the largest active blaze in the U.S. over the weekend. The Park fire has grown to more than 350,000 acres, making it the largest active wildfire in the U.S. right now and one of the largest wildfires in California history. The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection said on the social media platform X that the Park fire is the seventh largest in state history.
Gov. Abbott deploys firefighters and engines to combat California wildfires
AUSTIN, Texas — Governor Greg Abbott announced Sunday Texas is deploying firefighters, fire engines, and more to assist in battling the wildfires ravaging parts of northern California. Answering a request from CAL Fire, the Texas Division of Emergency Management and Texas A&M Forest Service is sending more than 100...
Homeless people say they will likely return to sites if California clears them under Newsom’s order
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Three years ago, Joel Hernandez built a small wooden shack under the 405 freeway cutting through Los Angeles. He had the help of a friend who lives in his own shack, just a few steps down the stairs he painstakingly dug out of the dirt hillside and reinforced with wooden planks. […]
Bakersfield College: Start your journey as a Renegade
As we approach a period of new leadership after more than 10 years of unprecedented growth in enrollment, it’s never been a better time to be a Renegade. Our students, faculty, staff and community are watching Bakersfield College evolve right in front of their eyes through the construction projects that were funded as part of Measure J.
Greenfield Union is growing programs, services and facilities
The grass is greener on the south side of Bakersfield as the Greenfield Union School District is growing — with new programs, the expansion of services for students and their families, and the addition of new construction facilities. The 2024-2025 school year promises to bring innovative instruction to the classroom and practical resources to the community.
BCSD tackles new strategic plan, breathing life into Portrait of a Graduate
Bakersfield City School District is excited to welcome students, parents and families back for the 2024-2025 school year! As we embark on this new academic journey, we are filled with enthusiasm and optimism for the future of our students and community. We recognize “The Future is Now” for our students and community, and we are committed to providing an innovative and forward-thinking education that prepares our students for the challenges and opportunities of tomorrow. We are dedicated to fostering a dynamic learning environment where every student can thrive and achieve their fullest potential.
Fruitvale School District's focus on literacy
The Fruitvale School District has a response to the staggering statistics regarding reading performance in California. Roughly 60% of students struggle to read on grade level, leaving only approximately 40% of children proficient in reading. Concerned teachers in Fruitvale sought solutions to ensure all students mastered reading skills for their...
Your future as a CSUB Roadrunner begins today
It was February of this year and Interim President Vernon B. Harper Jr. was a guest at St. John Missionary Baptist Church in southeast Bakersfield, waiting to get up and make his case to the children and parents of the congregation to consider Cal State Bakersfield for college. But before he was invited to the podium, senior pastor Antonio Alfred celebrated the achievements of about 30 outstanding students who had made the Pastor’s Honor Roll as part of the church’s Education Council.
New opportunities await students at Norris School District
If you pass by a school site in the Norris School District during the summer, you will see empty parking lots and quiet classrooms, which is in stark contrast to the bustling playgrounds, busy student drop off and pick up lines in front of each school, and the numerous yellow school buses navigating traffic to safely transport students throughout the district.
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