Monthly Archives: August 2016

Fate of Farmworker Overtime Bill in Hands of the Assembly

August 29, 2016 / By

By Chris Romo

A major showdown is expected to take place in Sacramento today as the Assembly floor session adjourned abruptly on Thursday before hearing one of the most important bills of the day: AB 1066.

Kern Youth Weigh in on KHSD’s Decision to Allow Guns on Campus

August 26, 2016 / By

By Jesus Meraz

Editor’s Note: The Kern High School District Board of Trustees recently voted 4-0, with one member abstaining, in favor of allowing non-employees with a Conceal Carry Weapons (CCW) permit to bring firearms onto the district’s more than two-dozen high school campuses.

Kern County, Open Your Eyes and Vote!

August 26, 2016 / By

Ed Note: The following letter was read on June 30 during the kick-off of South Kern Sol’s Youth Summer Series, outside of the Mesa Verde Detention Center.

Lorena Lara – Community Organizer Strives for Change

August 12, 2016 / By

South Kern Sol, News Report, Marcus Castro

Ed. Note: This profile is part of a series looking at young people in the Central Valley who are making a difference in their communities.

Building Healthy Communities South Kern’s Annual Celebration, Aug. 27

August 12, 2016 / By

Mark your calendars! Building Healthy Communities South Kern will be celebrating their sixth anniversary on Saturday, August 27.

It’s Time to Invest in Our Youth

August 12, 2016 / By

By Dean Welliver

Ed Note: The following letter was read on June 30 during the kick-off of South Kern Sol’s Youth Summer Series, outside of the Mesa Verde Detention Center.

Arvin’s National Night Out Fosters Police-Community Relations

August 4, 2016 / By

By Nora Ramirez

The Arvin Police Department held its second annual National Night Out event on Tuesday afternoon.