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:
Maharlika Brings Home Silver Medal and Real-Life Experiences
From Delano to Dayton, Ohio, Maharlika is one of the current independent winter color guard teams in town to compete in the Winter Guard International: World Championship and has been awarded a Silver Medal.
Faith In the Valley Pilgrimage Highlighted Issues Across the Central Valley
On April 25th, Faith In the Valley, a faith-based organization based in the Central Valley, hosted a pilgrimage highlighting direct issues impacting rural communities and their residents.
‘I’m Proud To Be Brown’: Film Screening Highlights Filipino American Nurses
On April 16th, the CSUB Nursing Department and the Kegley Institute of Ethics held a film screening that celebrated the resilience and stories of many Filipino Americans in the healthcare sector.
How the Prohousing Designation Program Can Assist with Affordable Housing
The Kern County Planning and Natural Resources Department hosted a virtual workshop to provide information on the county’s prohousing designation, awarded by the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD).
City of Shafter Hosts First State of the City Address Ceremony
On Thursday, April 9, the City of Shafter held a special meeting for its inaugural State of the City Address, celebrating the community and economic growth achieved over the past year.
Forum Raises Awareness on Sexual Violence in Farmwork
Farmworker organizations, along with the UC Merced Community and Labor Center, hosted an online event on April 3, during which presentations and trainings addressed the challenges that women in agriculture and farmwork face.
Gubernatorial Candidate Outline Plans for Central Valley at Fresno Forum
The UC Merced Community and Labor Center held a candidate forum with the Central Valley Worker Coalition at Fresno City College.
Op-Ed: Inside California City’s Immigration Detention Center
Last week, Kern Sol News Reporters had the opportunity to follow up with Hilario, a detainee held at California City’s immigration detention center.
Delano Branch Library Re-Opens Offering More Resources for Readers
On March 26, the Delano Branch Library held its Grand Re-Opening, which aimed to offer more space and resources to better serve its residents.
Promotoras Help Bridge Gaps Between Systems and Communities
In a panel discussion moderated by Claudia Chamorro, she welcomed the voices of three women who work as promotras in their respective fields.