Tag archive for ‘economy’
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Out-of-work nurses hoping for demand to boomerang
Fresno City College nursing instructor Colleen Grande and nursing graduate Stefania Tutino-Eslow both expect another nursing shortage to hit when the economy improves. Until then, jobs are scarce even though graduations from nursing schools are at an all-time high.
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Community speaks out for arts, libraries, 4-H and more
As the Kern County Board of Supervisors enters its final round of budget hearings Wednesday, it will take into consideration all of the public comment it has received – both at the public hearing Monday night and through letters and phone calls. At stake are local arts programs, libraries, youth agriculture, anti-graffiti, and other quality of life programs.
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Arts supporters rally in face of county budget cuts
In the face of severe budget cuts to arts programs by the Kern County Board of Supervisors, a “Save the Arts” rally and meeting will be held for arts supporters to plan their response at an upcoming public hearing.
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Another brick out of the wall: Evolving journalism ethics
Technology and the down economy have created a tumultuous time for ethical issues in the media industry. But it has also created a time of experimentation, out of which websites such as Bakersfield Express have been born. Join BE editor Jennifer Baldwin and other local news experts for a panel discussion on “The Future of Journalism Ethics” at 7 p.m., May 19, at CSUB.
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From Bakersfield to South Korea: The alien has landed
Recent college graduate Emily Shapiro decided to move to South Korea to teach English after being unable to find a job in her field. Slowly she’s learning to accept her alien status and enjoy the adventure – even though she’s been yelled at more than once.
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Jobless grads come home in reverse brain drain
With unemployment numbers soaring, many college graduates are moving home to Bakersfield to save money while job searching. But jobs are scarce, so they’re getting creative in their quest – and learning to live with Mommy and Daddy’s rules once again.
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Art feels right at home in new northwest gallery
Art consultant Nicole Browning opens The Micro Gallery in her northwest Bakersfield home, featuring the artwork of Jen Bowles. An opening reception is from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 17.
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It’s time to end the health care debate roller coaster
With the House set to vote on the health care reform bill Sunday, Republicans are still using scare tactics to confuse the issues. Not that they don’t want reform, they just don’t want Obama’s reform. It’s time to get off this roller coaster ride, writes CSUB political science professor Mark Martinez.
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Public art galleries respond to tough economy
Despite decreased revenues of up to 25 percent, and one landlord’s bankruptcy, Bakersfield’s public art galleries are holding strong to provide art and arts education to the community.
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Spotlight Cafe’s closure will leave hearts and stomachs empty
After running the cafe for six years, Jan Fulton makes the difficult decision to close in the face of a tough economy with no recovery in sight. Even so, Spotlight Theatre operators hope to bring in a new venture to feed hungry show-goers.
