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Monthly Archives: March 2022
Governor Newsom Proposes $11 billion relief package for Californians facing higher gas prices
In response to the rising prices of gas in California, Governor Gavin Newsom unveiled the details of his proposal to deliver $11 billion in relief to Californians facing record-high gas prices, a news release said.
First in-person BC Art student exhibit since Spring 2019 to open
The directors of the Wiley and May Louise Jones Gallery are pleased to present the 2022 Bakersfield College Art Student Exhibition.
Emma De La Rosa advocates for better policies in communities that need them most
Editor’s Note: To celebrate Women’s History Month, Kern Sol News is highlighting notable woman leaders in Kern County who are working to create positive change in their community.
Valley Air advocate and expert discusses ways to restore Valley air quality
Thanks to the rain Kern County saw this weekend, the skies are clear, for now; however, blue skies seem to be a rarity in Kern.
Five free vaccine clinics you can attend this week in Kern County
During the Friday vaccination clinic at the Mercado Latino, the first 200 people to receive their vaccine will be given a $50 gift card.
Pfizer discusses the possibility of an additional COVID-19 vaccine dose
Pfizer is currently working on getting a fourth dose approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA); additionally, the company is working on a vaccine that protects against all coronavirus variants.
Kegley Institute of Ethics will host Humanities Beyond Bars Symposium at CSUB
The Kegley Institute of Ethics at Cal State Bakersfield will be hosting the Humanities Beyond Bars (HBB) Symposium, a series of events April 7th and 8th, on the CSUB campus to bring together formerly incarcerated students and scholars, activists, and campus and community members for collaboration, mutual support, and knowledge sharing.
We Are Kern County delivers thousands of petition signatures to County Elections office
On Thursday, the We Are Kern County coalition — a coalition of community organizations, activists, and leaders who are deeply concerned with the future of Kern county — reached an imperative milestone in their campaign to enact term limits on county elected officials and delivered nearly 30,000 signatures to the Kern County Elections office.
Executive Director of the Dolores Huerta Foundation receives Leadership Award
Camila Chavez, Executive Director of the Dolores Huerta Foundation, received a certificate of recognition from the James Irvine Foundation for her and the organization’s leadership within the Kern County community.
Bakersfield City Council Moves forward with map 5B
Wednesday night the Bakersfield City Council voted to adopt map 5B submitted by the Jakara Movement.