Monthly Archives: July 2015

South Kern in the Billion Dollar Mix

July 31, 2015 / By

By Ray Gonzales, Ph.D.

How do you spend $1 billion dollars?  That’s the question The California Endowment (TCE), the state’s largest health foundation, had to answer. 

Family Detention — It’s Time to Do the Right Thing

July 31, 2015 / By

New America Media, Commentary, Michelle Brané

A court ruling is the latest blow to the controversial practice of detaining families seeking asylum.

Q&A: Local Filmmaker Looks at Human Trafficking in the Central Valley

July 30, 2015 / By

By Randy Villegas

Photo above courtesy of Michael Fagans: Doug Bennett (left) and Michael Fagans (right) outside Maya Cinemas on the day of the debut.

The Dinner Table: The Classroom On Privilege and Racism for White Families Across America

July 28, 2015 / By

Silicon Valley De-Bug, Commentary, Andrew Bigelow

Last week MTV premiered Jose Antonio Vargas’ show, “White People” exploring white people and white privilege across America.

Call for California Asians and Hispanics to Show United Front on Health4All

July 23, 2015 / By

New America Media, News Report, Viji Sundaram

SAN FRANCISCO — Even as health care advocates are celebrating California’s recent “landmark victory” in getting its undocumented children health care, Latino and Asian and Pacific Islander (API) communities should show a united front and make sure that all of the state’s undocumented residents get the same benefit, urged Sen.

Kern Youth Weigh in on Marriage Ruling

July 23, 2015 / By

By Carlos Ramirez

Last month the United States Supreme Court ruled that all Americans, regardless or sexual orientation, could legally marry their partners.

Friends and Family Gather to Demand Accountability in Police Violence Investigations

July 22, 2015 / By

Friends and Family Gather to Demand Accountability in Police Violence Investigations

By Earl Parsons

Several families affected by police-related deaths in Kern County met in Heritage Park last Saturday to demand accountability for the loss of their loved ones.

Health For All Bill Passes Senate Committee

July 15, 2015 / By

New America Media, News Report, Viji Sundaram

SACRAMENTO – After hearing heart-rending testimonials from three young undocumented immigrants who have seen first hand the havoc caused by not having access to health care, the Senate Health Committee yesterday voted 7-0 to provide health care to all Californians, regardless of their immigration status.

‘Promotoras’ Help Kern Residents Make Healthy Choices

July 14, 2015 / By

South Kern Sol, News Report, Staff

Photo above: Beatriz Basulto talks to residents

Beatriz Basulto and Marisela Sanchez joined Dignity Health in June as community health educators to work on helping residents get access to healthcare.

After SCOTUS Marriage Equality Ruling, LGBTQA Fight Far From Over

July 10, 2015 / By

WeCed by Jacqueline Hernandez

photo by Stephen Masker

Ed Note: Jacqueline Hernandez is a 22 year old resident of South Merced.