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:
Partnership Gives Parents Tools to Navigate Education System
California Rural Legal Assistance, Inc. (CRLA) and Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles County (NLSLA) held an Education Rights Workshop.
‘We’re Just Trying to Work’: Vendors Pushed from Casa Loma Look for New Space
The stretch of pavement near Casa Loma Drive that once filled with vendors and shoppers now sits mostly quiet.
Maharlika, Delano Winter Guard Program to Compete in World Championship
For Maharlika, Delano’s current independent winter guard program, it is more than just performing; it is a program that keeps you grounded mentally, physically, and emotionally.
‘Knowledge Is Power’: UFWF Teaches The Importance of Constitutional Rights
Katherine Tello, a staff attorney at the United Farm Workers Foundation, led a brief, in-depth lesson on best practices for schools, clinics, agencies, and other workplaces to confront ICE in their facilities.
Kennedy Girls’ Soccer Team Makes History As D6 Valley Champs
On February 24th, parents, students, community members, and administrators came together to fill the football stadium to show their support for the Kennedy Girls’ Soccer Team as they took on Immanuel High School for a chance at the valley title.
Allensworth Hosts 1st Inaugural Black History Month Event
In celebration of Black History Month, the Allensworth Historic Cemetery Committee (AHCC) hosted its first inaugural l Black History event.
Health Screening Tool Helps Identify Environmental Challenges Across California
On February 17th, the California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHA), alongside the UC Merced Community and Labor Center, hosted a two-part session of the CalEnviroScreen and Valley Plan forum.
Food Pantries Across Kern Help Alleviate Food Insecurity
In rural Kern County, limited resources and funding have made addressing food insecurity a challenge. Local community organizations, churches, small businesses, and donors have worked together to provide food assistance through distributions and food pantries in smaller communities.
Criminal Justice System Funding and Spending Have Skyrocketed
A recent report from the Prison Policy Initiative, Following the Money of Mass Incarceration 2026 by Jacob Kang-Brown and Peter Wagner, found that although the crime rates and incarceration levels have declined, spending across the criminal justice system has increased tremendously.
Longtime Organizer Talks Life in Community Activism
For Juana Carabajal, community organizing has felt like her calling; it has allowed her to connect with those inside and outside of the community.