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NaTesha “T” Johnson Breaks 110-Year Barrier as First Black Chair of the Kern County Fair Board
There was a time when NaTesha T. Johnson knew the Kern County Fair the way a lot of Black kids from Bakersfield knew it, as
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Building Bridges of Support: How AAPI Equity Alliance Is Strengthening California’s Anti-Hate Network
When Aurelle Garner stepped out of her car one summer evening and saw a group of youths marching down her street, her stomach dropped.
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Building Bridges of Support: How AAPI Equity Alliance Is Strengthening California’s Anti-Hate Network
When Aurelle Garner stepped out of her car one summer evening and saw a group of youths marching down her street, her stomach dropped.
South Hampton K-8 Students Among Top 10 Finalists for Samsung’s ‘Solve for Tomorrow’ Competition
Students at South Hampton K-8 School have placed among the top 10 national finalists for Samsung’s 2025-2026 “Solve for Tomorrow” competition.
Dodgers Stay Hot with Series Wins Over Rangers, Mets
The Los Angeles Dodgers continue to build momentum early in the season, taking two of three games from the Texas Rangers before opening their next series with back-to-back wins over the New York Mets.
You, Me & Tuscany
She loves him. She loves him not. He loves her. He loves her not. One woman. Two men. She’s living a lie and falling in love under the Tuscan sun.
Miss Fashionetta 2026, Mr. Gent 2026 Crowned at Bakersfield Scholarship Gala
Eight Kern County high school students were honored for leadership, academic achievement and community service during the 2026 Miss Fashionetta and Gents Program in Bakersfield, where Madisynn Brown and Abdur Clark were crowned this year’s top honorees. The longstanding initiative continues to invest in youth through mentorship, scholarships and personal development.
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NaTesha “T” Johnson Breaks 110-Year Barrier as First Black Chair of the Kern County Fair Board
There was a time when NaTesha T. Johnson knew the Kern County Fair the way a lot of Black kids from Bakersfield knew it, as
Building Bridges of Support: How AAPI Equity Alliance Is Strengthening California’s Anti-Hate Network
When Aurelle Garner stepped out of her car one summer evening and saw a group of youths marching down her street, her stomach dropped.
LA’s Bureau of Street Lighting Briefs for Upcoming Assessment Ballot
In preparation for a proposed assessment ballot, the Los Angeles Bureau of Street Lighting held a media briefing Wednesday.
Dodgers Stay Hot with Series Wins Over Rangers, Mets
The Los Angeles Dodgers continue to build momentum early in the season, taking two of three games from the Texas Rangers before opening their next
Rossi, Foster to Be Inducted into Long Beach Motorsports Walk of Fame
Long Beach will celebrate two influential figures in racing and public service this week as NTT IndyCar Series driver Alexander Rossi and former Mayor Bob
Bruins Make History with Record-Setting Night at WNBA Draft
Fresh off UCLA’s first national championship, a historic group of Bruins is already moving on to the next chapter—this time at the professional level.
Pretty & Powerful Takes Girl Power to the Next Level Success and Fellowship
Photographer and native Jaxon Felicia Anderson hosted her 2nd annual “Pretty & Powerful” soirée, bringing together in her studio a diverse gathering of women for
New CalFresh & Medi-Cal Rules Start Soon
Federal and state policy changes will roll out over the next few months that may impact some people in San Diego County who receive CalFresh