Residents in NE Bakersfield neighborhood push back against future home opening for underprivileged children

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A new residence for underprivileged children has stirred controversy for residents in the Goodmanville and Meadows of the Kern neighborhoods of Bakersfield.

The residents there are protesting the conversion of a six-bedroom, million dollar, fresh off the market home being turned into a home for teens. EA Family Services recently purchased the property and hope to open the home for disadvantaged youth soon…

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