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:
Tulare Council Rejects Request for Data Center Informational Session
On August 4, in a 4-1 vote, the Tulare City Council meeting decided not to discuss the pros and cons of a data center, even though a council member had requested to place the item on the agenda for August 18 to decide if they should have a study session at a future date.
San Joaquin Valley Air District Discusses AB 617, Air Pollution in Shafter
On August 8, the California Strategic Growth Council and Community Action Partnership of Kern (CAPK) invited the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District to provide an update on the Valley Air Quality efforts being made in Shafter.
Kern County Board Approves New Regulations for Sidewalk Vendors
On Tuesday morning, the Kern County Counsel’s Office requested that the Kern County Board of Supervisors amend the following: Chapter 5.04 and Section 19.08.450 of the ordinance code regarding sidewalk vendors and add Chapter 5.31, which the board approved with a 5-0 vote.
New McFarland Detention Center Expands Immigration Facilities in Kern County
On June 30, two Kern Sol News reporters visited the Golden State Annex detention facility located in McFarland.
DJUHSD to Rename High School: Chavez Collegiate High School
The Delano Joint Union High School District held a special meeting on June 29 and voted to rename Cesar E.
Poplar Nonprofit Faces Eviction After Years of Service
In May, the Central Valley Empowerment Alliance (CVEA), a grassroots organization based in Poplar, California, received an eviction notice from the Poplar Community Service District to remove its belongings from the Larry Itilong Center in town.
Pride Month Celebrations Continue Across Kern and Tulare Counties
During June, many across the country gather to celebrate queer history, love, pride, and liberation. Pride is set to have been recognized as early as the 1970s, following a series of protests against police brutality that came with a routine raid of the Stonewall Inn in New York.
How One Local Organization Is Encouraging More Young Voters in Delano
As many prepare for the general election on November 3, a local organization in Kern County is reflecting on voter turnout in the June 2 primary elections.
Candidates Speak on Central Valley Priorities
A candidate forum in Kern County was held on May 21, bringing together community members, youth, and local leaders to meet the candidates running for Congress, the State Assembly, and the State Senate.
Advisory Committee Recommends “Unity High School” in DJUHSD Renaming Process
On May 12, the Delano Joint Union High School District (DJUHSD) Board of Trustees held its regular meeting, where one agenda item focused on the proposed renaming of Cesar E.