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Bakersfield declares April Child Abuse Prevention Month, honors Sikh Heritage Month
Summary
Mayor Karen K. Goh presented proclamations recognizing April 2026 as Child Abuse Prevention Month and Sikh Heritage Month; local advocates urged collective action for child protection and celebrated Sikh contributions to the city.
Mayor Karen K. Goh presented two proclamations on April 8 recognizing April 2026 as Child Abuse Prevention Month and Sikh Heritage Month in Bakersfield.
The Child Abuse Prevention Month proclamation cited local child-welfare statistics and invited community partners to work with the city to support families. "Every child deserves to grow up in a safe and nurturing environment," Goh said as she presented the proclamation to representatives from the Kern County Network for Children and other service providers. The mayor noted county…
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