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:
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.
Local farmworkers unaware as social media-driven strike emerges
In the past week, social media posts have circulated announcing a Farm Labor Strike in Los Angeles and Bakersfield, reportedly led by undocumented farmworkers and Flor Zaragoza.
Lanzan programa de pruebas gratuitas de pozos y agua embotellada para residentes del condado de Kern
Los residentes rurales en partes del condado de Kern que dependen de pozos domésticos para obtener agua ahora tendrán acceso a un nuevo programa.
Richgrove community learns the significance of Fandango and cultural resistance
On Thursday night, the Richgrove Memorial Hall came alive with music, food, community, and conversations centered on cultural resistance.
Shafter secures funding for sidewalks, park, and safer streets
Shafter residents may soon see long-awaited changes to their neighborhoods as plans for sidewalk construction, improved drainage, bike lanes, repaved roads, and street lighting move forward in North Shafter and North Park.
California becomes the first to proclaim June as Immigrant Heritage Month
Governor Gavin Newsom announced Monday afternoon that the month of June would be recognised as Immigrant Heritage Month.
Mutual Aid Resource Fair in Delano brings community together to engage and connect with one another
Approximately 80 people attended the Community Resource Fair in Delano, hosted by Loud for Tomorrow on Saturday afternoon.
“Change happens when people make it happen”: Dolores Huerta on hope, ICE, and community power
On Thursday night, civil rights advocate and United Farm Workers Association co-founder Dolores Huerta appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live at the invitation of actor Diego Luna.