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Long Wharf Theatre's Artistic Director To Step Down

Jacob G. Padrón in his office at Long Wharf Theatre when the building was still at 222 Sargent Drive. The photo, which he keeps with his, depicts Rev. Jesse Jackson (right) kissing labor leader César Chávez on Aug. 1, 1988, as Chávez withstood his final and longest fast for the United Farm Workers (UFW) in Delano, Calif. Jackson later joined the fast, stepping in for Chávez after he was unable to continue after 36 days with only water. Lucy Gell…Delano, California · Delano Read Article

A Department of the People: Delano Opens Dialogue on Immigration and Safety

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Delano residents gathered Wednesday evening at the Jefferson Center for a first-of-its-kind town hall aimed at building trust and addressing concerns around immigration, rights, and public safety.The event, titled Understanding Your Rights and Roles, brought together community members, local leaders, and law enforcement for an open conversation about fears tied to immigration.Delano Police Chief Jerry Nicholson emphasized that his departments mi…Immigration · Delano Read Article

McDonald's in Delano hosts first-ever McTeacher's Night fundraiser for local school

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A McDonald's restaurant in Delano is hosting its first McTeacher's Night fundraiser, with proceeds benefiting Nueva Vista Language Academy's student activities fund.The fundraising event marks the first time a school in Delano has organized a McTeacher's Night, bringing the popular educational fundraiser to the local community."And so we're partnering with McDonald's so that parents and students and community members can come and order their fav…McDonald's · Delano Read Article

Filipino American community celebrates 60th anniversary of historic Delano Grape strike

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Nearly 60 years after Filipino farmworkers launched what would become one of America's most significant labor movements, the Filipino American National Historical Society Delano Chapter gathered Saturday to honor that legacy with tours and seminars at Robert F. Kennedy High School.The Delano grape strike began on September 8, 1965, when several hundred Filipino farmworkers walked off the job during the height of the table grape picking season. M…Delano, California · Delano Read Article

Remembering Delano's Historic Grape Strike

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It started with a walkout in the grape fields of Delano, but grew into a movement that would later change the course for farmworker rights. Sixty years later, the fight and the legacy live on. As the community prepares to celebrate the historic fight, 23ABC sat down with one man who lived through the event."Filipinos weren't normally the type of people to go into anything like this so when I heard that we were participating in such an event at a…Delano, California · Delano Read Article

Students and staff at Harvest Elementary discuss the importance of choice in reading

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At Harvest Elementary School, staff are teaching students not only about the importance of reading, but the value of choosing your own books. One way theyre doing this is through their book vending machine.Rather than just checking books out at the library, these fifth graders part of Harvest Elementary have the opportunity to buy their books.The idea is simple, students earn coins for perfect attendance and can use them to purchase a book of th…Books · Delano Read Article

Kern Deputy District Attorney on leave after harassment lawsuits in Kings County

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A Kern County prosecutor assigned to the District Attorney's office in Delano has been put on leave after being named in two sexual harassment lawsuits.Deputy District Attorney Keith Fagundes is on leave following those lawsuits.Fagundes served as Kings County District Attorney and was voted out of office.In 2023, he was hired as a prosecutor in Kern County by District Attorney Cynthia Zimmer.Deputy Public Defender Sarah Rich who works in Delano…Sexual Harassment · Delano Read Article

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Long Wharf Theatre's Artistic Director To Step Down

A Department of the People: Delano Opens Dialogue on Immigration and Safety

McDonald's in Delano hosts first-ever McTeacher's Night fundraiser for local school

Brush fire west of Delano handled swiftly by Kern County Fire

Delano Police Arrest Suspect on Child-Related Charges, Relative for Assault

Cal OSHA investigates employee death at Sun Pacific Delano Farms

Filipino American community celebrates 60th anniversary of historic Delano Grape strike

Remembering Delano's Historic Grape Strike

Students and staff at Harvest Elementary discuss the importance of choice in reading

Kern Deputy District Attorney on leave after harassment lawsuits in Kings County

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Long Wharf Theatre's Artistic Director To Step Down

A Department of the People: Delano Opens Dialogue on Immigration and Safety

McDonald's in Delano hosts first-ever McTeacher's Night fundraiser for local school

Brush fire west of Delano handled swiftly by Kern County Fire

Delano Police Arrest Suspect on Child-Related Charges, Relative for Assault

Cal OSHA investigates employee death at Sun Pacific Delano Farms

Filipino American community celebrates 60th anniversary of historic Delano Grape strike

Remembering Delano's Historic Grape Strike

Students and staff at Harvest Elementary discuss the importance of choice in reading

Kern Deputy District Attorney on leave after harassment lawsuits in Kings County