Editor’s Note: To celebrate Women’s History Month, South Kern Sol is highlighting notable female leaders in Kern County who are working to create positive change in their community.
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Mesa Verde to remain open for at least one more year; advocates raise money to pay bonds of those detained
The Mesa Verde ICE Detention Center is going to remain open for at least another year, according to a contract between the GEO Inc., the contractor for Mesa Verde and the Department of Homeland Security.
State Senator Melissa Hurtado sends message to young women at swearing in ceremony on International Women’s Day
California Senator Melissa Hurtado was sworn into office Friday — International Women’s Day— in South High’s auditorium in front of politicians, community members, students and teachers.
‘Women have valuable things to say”: South Kern Sol youth reporters speak about International Women’s Day
Women across the world have been celebrating International Women’s Day for more than 100 years, beginning in 1914.
‘Home’ at last: Writer to share struggle to belong at CSUB presentation
Even as young as she was, Mexican immigrant Reyna Grande knew that when she started to dream in English, she had lost a part of herself.
Bakersfield City School District considers implementing modified calendar and remediation summer school program
The Bakersfield City School District is exploring the idea of implementing a modified calendar — a year-round school year — and bringing back a remediation summer school program in upcoming years, according to Irma Cervantes, the district’s spokeswoman.
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Community to cultivate to serve farm workers on Migrant Farm Worker Community Appreciation Day
Los Angeles-based non-profit is looking for volunteers and donations to help recognize and serve farm workers on the 4th annual Lets.
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‘The next generation of leadership’: Local community organizer encourages Sikh youth to give back to community
Editor’s Note: To celebrate Women’s History Month, South Kern Sol is highlighting notable female leaders in Kern County who are working to create positive change in their community.