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Monthly Archives: February 2023
Arvin High School’s Lip Sync Battle makes a fantastic comeback
This past weekend, on February 24 and 25, Arvin High’s annual Airband returned for the first time since 2020.
This CA program offers millions in funding for shared mobility projects in underserved communities
The Clean Mobility Options Voucher Pilot Program (CMO) is offering $33 million in voucher funding that will be available to eligible applicants and communities to launch and support new and existing shared mobility projects across the state.
McFarland Golden State Annex detainees go on a hunger strike with community support
In early 2020, there was a possibility of a detention center opening in McFarland, a residential area where immigrants make up around 33% of the overall population according to the census.
Taft community members come together asking for Ford City Park park renovations
Community members of Taft and Faith in the Valley hosted a town hall to begin the process of renovating Ford City Park.
What new bills have Kern County state legislators introduced so far, this year?
When looking at a map of state legislative districts and Kern County, a total of five state representatives represent Kern County — two of them in the state senate and three in the state assembly.
2023 McFarland Boys Basketball has both a memorable and historical last dance
Through the trials and tribulations of the winter sports season, McFarland Varsity Boys Basketball were able to truly represent their city at a high level.
Gonzalo Santos: ‘The most persecuted and neglected people are the ones changing history’
Dr. Gonzalo Santos is a professor emeritus of sociology, faculty advisor of California State University, Bakersfield (CSUB) United Now for Immigrant Rights, and lifelong activist.
BCSD teachers find ways to prioritize the mental health of students through CASEL
Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL) was created in 1994 as a response to a better approach to teaching the “whole child,” as Dr.
California State University, Bakersfield hosts its first expungement clinic
Tomorrow, California State University, Bakersfield will be hosting its first expungement clinic for people with criminal records.
‘You have to be bold’: Candace Neal shares her path to social justice work
Editor’s Note: To celebrate Black History Month, Kern Sol News is highlighting notable Black leaders in Kern County who are working to create positive change in their community.