October was proclaimed National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and the local North Kern Chapter, Líderes Campesinas Comité Norte, was recognized for the significant impact it has made in the community to help end domestic violence. The organization, made up of farmworkers, has spent the last thirty years supporting farmworker women.

Líderes Campesinas North Kern Committee held a Mexican-themed Christmas event, “Posada,” to honor local farmworker families. There were toys for the children, food boxes, gift cards, raffle items, clothing, desserts, tacos, music and drinks to enjoy.