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:
Allensworth Hosts Groundbreaking Ceremony for Historic Cemetery
Charles Allensworth, great-great-nephew of Colonel Allen Allensworth.In 1908, Allesnworth became the first and only town in California to be governed by African Americans.
California Secures $140 Million for Planned Parenthood Amid Federal Cuts
Thursday, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced that over $140 million in state funding would be made available to keep Planned Parenthood afloat, as the state continues to search for additional resources and funding to allocate for the upcoming year.
Philippine weekend welcomes Delano residents to embrace culture, art and community
The 47th Annual Philippine Weekend Festival returns to the City of Delano, kicking off Filipino American History Month.
Kern County Board of Education Revisits Display of the Ten Commandments in Schools
In December 2024, the Kern County Board of Education first heard a presentation given by Pastor Angelo Frazier, urging them to include the Ten Commandments throughout classrooms.
Family preparedness bill goes into effect, providing support for children and families
On October 12th, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed the AB 495 Family Preparedness ACT Plan of 2025.
Allensworth continues to demonstrate their resilience through sports
Allensworth’s young cross-country athletes capture their community’s spirit as they compete at invitationals ranging from local meets to the national stage.
Community Garden Brings Fresh Produce and Sustainability to Allensworth
For the community of Allensworth, a community garden is more than just fresh produce; it’s an opportunity to see growth in every aspect of the community and bring people together.
Kern County briefs community healthcare workers on Medi-Cal developments
On Tuesday afternoon, Promotoras and Community Health Workers gathered in Bakersfield to discuss healthcare plans available to the community and the latest changes imposed by the federal government on Medi-Cal.
Faith and community leaders call out private prison corporations at Kern County conference
Community leaders and InterFaith leaders from across the state gathered and led a three day conference in Kern County to expose the conditions caused by private prison corporations in California.
California proclaims Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
California’s acting Governor Eleni Kounalakis has proclaimed September as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, dedicating it to the thousands of children across the state who continue to battle this life-changing disease.