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:
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.
DJUHSD Votes Yes To Rename High School
On Tuesday evening, the Delano Joint Union High School District (DJUHSD) held a special meeting at Robert F.
Special Meeting to Discuss Renaming Cesar Chavez High School in Delano
Delano Joint Union High School will hold a special meeting on March 24 to consider renaming Cesar Chavez High School, prompted by a student petition following a New York Times investigation into allegations involving Cesar Chavez.
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.