Crystal Navarro
Crystal Navarro has been a staff reporter with Kern Sol since January 2025. She was born and raised in Delano and attended the University of Roehampton in London, England. There she obtained her Bachelor's of Art in English Literature. You can reach her at Crystal@southkernsol.org Posts by Crystal Navarro:
Bakersfield residents rally to bring water back to the Kern River
Bakersfield residents gathered on Saturday, March 15, to participate in the March for the River, an event aimed at raising awareness about water diversion issues affecting the Kern River.
Basic human rights shouldn’t come at a cost: community member speaks out
Last week, the GOP introduced a budget plan that would eliminate Medicaid and SNAP assistance nationwide, a move that threatens essential support for millions of low-income individuals and families.
Detained, beaten, and denied rights: protesters demand release of immigrant in McFarland
On February 21, Bay Area resident Ulises Peña Lopez was detained in Santa Clara County and transferred to the Golden State Annex Detention Center in McFarland, California.
Community raises concerns over Earlimart School District’s spending and layoffs
Through a post shared on social media by Delano Life, community members were able to read in detail what parents, teachers, and families are asking from the Earlimart School District.
Delano residents voice concerns over North Kern Cemetery maintenance
Over recent months, many have expressed their concerns and frustrations regarding the North Kern Cemetery in Delano on social media and in public.
“We will always fight”: Kern County students rally for immigrants
On Wednesday, high schools in Bakersfield led a peaceful protest, showing their solidarity for those who cannot use their own voice.
Delano to incorporate Ethnic Studies as a high school requirement
The Delano Joint Union School District (DJUSD) held their monthly meeting, on Tuesday, where they discussed agenda items J1 and J2 regarding the Ethnic Studies course.
Undocumented and essential: the daily battle of a seasonal worker
Every day, long before the sun rises, thousands of seasonal farmworkers begin their grueling shifts, enduring extreme conditions with little recognition.
From farm fields to football fields: Richgrove athlete earns D1 spot
From the small agricultural town of Richgrove to the fields of Division I football, 20-year-old Andres Rodriguez is proving that hard work and resilience can turn dreams into reality.
ICE granted access to sensitive locations as Trump ends Biden-era policy
Since President Donald Trump was sworn into office, one item on his agenda has remained clear thus far— carrying out mass deportations.