The Freedom School at third baptist church offers a place where children learn to believe not only in themselves, but in making change in their communities through social action. This summer they tackled the difficult conversation of gun violence and how it effects the community

Deborah Dodson says her son Geoffrey made the choice to leave their family home and live on the street a year ago. You can find him in his tent just a few feet away from their home and the church. Here is their story. Mother keeps watch on homeless son from San Francisco church where she works

Lezla Gooden meticulously examined over two dozen school districts across the Bay Area, uncovering a notable disparity in funding allocation. Her comprehensive analysis revealed a discernible trend where schools in less affluent areas received considerably less financial support compared to their counterparts in more prosperous communities. By juxtaposing two districts and scrutinizing state data, Gooden identified clear gaps in infrastructure funding, shedding light on an issue of economic imbalance within the educational landscape.

AREA 51: The Bakersfield native, Matty Roberts, who created the Storm Area 51, They Can’t Stop Us All, event is prepping to take on the desert with the now turned alien enthusiast festival taking place this month.

It’s Day two of protesting erupts in downtown Bakersfield in front of the Bakersfield Police Department. Attendees share that they will continue to protest until change occurs in the police departments and justice for George Floyd is given.

Garrison's Seafood Express is located just off of Panama Lane. At the front of the store, you can find one of the owners, 13-year-old Garrison Ray, who says this was made all possible due to the encouragement and support of his family.

AREA51: #VIRALPOST---- You might have already spotted it: the Facebook group called Storm Area 51, They Can't Stop All of Us it has been viewed over 9 million times since its creation in June. Did you know the creator is from #Bakersfield? Watch below to hear why he created it.