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:
Kern Medical Valley Fever Institute delivers critical care to Central Valley
Within the last year, Kern County has seen an increase in Valley Fever cases, with 3,990 recorded cases and 49 deaths compared to 2023.
Community organizations deliver fresh produce to Lamont families
Families in Lamont gathered on August 21 under the summer heat to pick up boxes of fresh fruits and vegetables at a community food distribution, a lifeline for many struggling with rising grocery prices and limited access to healthy food.
Kern County families share stories of CPS failures, urge reform
The brutal killing of 8-year-old Genesis Mata has sparked public outrage and renewed scrutiny of Kern County’s Child Protective Services.
Kern County Board of Education Rejects Family Preparedness Bill AB 495
The Kern County Board of Education decided on Tuesday night that it will not be adopting AB 495.
“Don’t Open the Door”: UFW prepares Kern County immigrants for ICE encounters
The United Farm Workers Association (UFW) hosted an online webinar in Spanish this Monday, August 4th, to discuss current ICE operations across the country and the measures one should take if they find themselves in the position of being detained.
A collection of artwork celebrates the hidden voices and work in the Central Valley
Tule River Nation, Photographed by Adam Perez. Four generations of the Manuel family, descendants of the Yokuts, the first peoples of the Central Valley.
Online webinar aims to provide tools for educators against ICE presence on campuses
On July 30, Unión del Barrio, an independent community-based organization, hosted a webinar to train California educators on how to defend their students and schools from ICE raids.
Trump Administration reverses course on school funding freeze
The Trump administration announced on July 25 that it will release approximately $5.5 million back to schools.
Trump Administration to defund Migrant Education Program across the country
On July 1, the Trump administration withheld $810 million from California schools, significantly impacting the educational programs offered to students, families, and teachers.
Kern County residents join hundreds across California to protest Trump’s policies
On July 17, individuals gathered in front of the Liberty Bell in Bakersfield to protest the Trump administration’s current policies that increase mass deportations and cut funding for Medicaid, LGBTQ+ services, and public education programs.