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Local advocate feels hopeful amidst her fight against injustices in the communities closest to her
Editor’s Note: To celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, Kern Sol News is highlighting notable Hispanic leaders in Kern County who are working to create positive change in their community.
Galeria de Fotos: San Pablo Tijaltepec
- Música y comida tradicional reunieron a más de 400 miembros de la comunidad de San Pablo Tijaltepec un pueblo del municipio de Oaxaca, México en la comunidad de Taft el pasado domingo
Vibrant Celebration Showcases Oaxaca’s Culture, Traditions, COVID-19 Education in Taft
- Traditional music and food brought together more than 400 members of the community of San Pablo Tijaltepec, in Taft this past Sunday. The tamborazo rumbled to the sound of the Novillo Despuntado while those present enjoyed one of the most typical dishes of this region: mole pozole.
These are the propositions California voters will see on their ballots this November
As the voting season starts to go into full effect, many will notice the constant political ads popping up on their television screens at home or on their own phones.
Líder local activa a su comunidad, alienta a los jóvenes a abogar
Nota del Editor: Para celebrar el Mes de la Herencia Hispana, Kern Sol News está destacando a notables líderes hispanos en el Condado de Kern que están trabajando para crear un cambio positivo en su comunidad.
Local leader activates her community, encourages youth to advocate
Editor’s Note: To celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, Kern Sol News is highlighting notable Hispanic leaders in Kern County who are working to create positive change in their community.
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Activists and residents stress the need for housing solutions in Bakersfield
During the Bakersfield City Council meeting on September 21, a local advocate and resident spoke before the Mayor and City Council members urging them to allocate funds towards eviction protection and rental assistance to strengthen the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) further locally.
Beyond South Kern
Bill to support domestic violence survivors signed into law
Assemblymember Rudy Salas (D-Bakersfield) applauded the signing of Assembly Bill (AB) 2369, which will encourage more survivors to seek Domestic Violence Restraining Orders (DVROs) by requiring the court to order abusers to pay for a survivor’s attorney’s fees and costs.