Graduation season is underway in Bakersfield. Caps and gowns are visible all around town as students celebrate this major milestone.

Giancarlo Mangiarulo is a senior at Carroll High School and works at his family’s business. Recently, he found out many ...

Recently, he found out many students at his school and across the community won’t be able to walk across the stage at graduation because they can’t afford a cap and gown. “Every kid wants to ...