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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.
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...
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.
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.
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.
New degree programs keep Taft College a local leader in healthcare education
For years, Taft College, on the “West Side,” has been one of the best-kept secrets in academic excellence, yet it’s quickly becoming the “go to” place to educate tomorrow’s healthcare professionals. As Taft College continues to grow and expand along with our community, we’re...
Tehachapi Mountain Festival includes parade, family fun, rodeo and more
Tropical Storm Hilary shut down most of last year’s Tehachapi Mountain Festival, but it didn’t dampen community spirit and this year’s event is expected to be better than ever. Held on the third weekend of August since 1963, the festival is the largest of a growing list...
SNAP! — 33rd Annual Community Professional Development Conference
United Way of Central Eastern California held its 33rd Annual Community Professional Development Conference on June 26 at the Bakersfield Marriott. "Leading in Our Community Through Public Health" was the event theme.
Bakersfield Matters: Friendship Force one to be reckoned with
It has been said that a journey is best measured in friends rather than miles. That is the mantra of the local chapter of Friendship Force, which has been making friends across international borders for decades. Nearly 30 years ago Bakersfield resident Sandra Larson and her husband, both members of...
UPDATE: Sale of Pavilions in WeHo on hold as Kroger/Albertsons merger delayed
UPDATE 7/27/2024: The merger between Albertsons and Kroger has been put on hold, delaying the sale of nearly 600 stores, including the Pavilions in West Hollywood along with 62 other stores in California. A Colorado judge issued an order on Thursday temporarily halting the $24.6 billion merger following a challenge by the state attorney general, according to Bloomberg. The judge canceled an August 12 hearing and scheduled a trial on the merits of the merger for September 30. Kroger and Albertsons, the parent companies of Food 4 Less, Vons, and Pavilions, have agreed not to finalize the deal until the judge rules.
Beach Boys draw big crowd for final Friday of 2024 California State Fair
SACRAMENTO — The 2024 California State Fair is nearing its end, and this year's run has had even more triple-digit heat days than last year.On the last Friday of the fair this year, big crowds turned out to see one of the fair's concert headliners: the Beach Boys. The good vibrations made this Friday one of the fair's busiest days."They sold out very quickly with our concert series," fair spokesperson Darla Givens said.So far, the West Coast sunshine has brought triple-digit heat days to the fair this year.Many people said it would be nice if the state fair moved to...
Newsom set an ambitious goal to launch 500,000 Californians into new careers. Many are firefighters
Flames curled around a white 1997 Buick as the airbags exploded, sounding like gunshots. The tires popped next, sending metal pieces flying. Four men battled the blaze, shooting water through a firehose while Captain Michael Chapman looked on. By the end of the day, he said, this training academy of the Los Angeles County Fire Department will torch 10 cars. Not only is the training free for these firefighters-in-training —...
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