Mariah Arviso, Digital Editor

September 4, 2020 • No Comments

California Governor, Gavin Newsom, signed a bill on Aug. 17 that requires students, going into a California State University, to take an ethnic studies course. This is required for students joining as freshmen. Movements such as Black lives Matter allowed for a push of ethnic studies to be a requirement in public schools. Students will be required to take one of the available classes that focus on ethnic history. Some of these classes include African American studies, Native American studies, Asian American studies, or Hispanic studies. Each course will be taught in all CSU’s and are three-unit courses. This bill took place of another bill that was proposed. It required students to take a social justice course that included LGBTQ+ studies,...

Collin Koch, Photo Editor

September 3, 2020 • No Comments

The Bakersfield City Council is holding elections in November for various wards, and the list of people who are running has finally become clear. Two Councilmen are running unopposed: Ward 2 Councilman Andrae Gonzales and Ward 5 Councilman Bruce Freeman. “Since nobody tried to run against me proves the point that I’m doing my job well,” Gonzales said. Gonzales also stated that Ward 2 is very diverse, and he is proud to represent and provide for his constituents’ varied needs. He also plans to focus his second term to assist the homeless and issues such as chronic nuisance on properties. Freeman, who is also running unopposed in his race for Ward 5, commented as well that his focus would be on decreasing the homeless numbers, supporting...

Logan Odneal, Reporter

September 2, 2020 • No Comments

The Red Cross has given emergency preparedness advice for the rotating blackouts plaguing the county. To be prepared for an extended blackout Red Cross recommends everyone assemble an emergency preparedness kit, create an evacuation plan, stay informed on the community response, and download an emergency phone app. Red Cross offers an emergency app, however ICE, FEMA various other groups have also made emergency apps. To keep food from spoiling during a blackout Red Cross also recommends owning at least one ice cooler, enough ice to keep the cooler and refrigerator cold, and a digital thermometer to check the internal temperature of food. Nicole Maul, Regional Communications Manager for Red Cross, said in regards to food safety “It’s...