Elizabeth Sanchez
Elizabeth Sanchez is the program associate for South Kern Sol. She can be reached at elizabeth@southkernsol.org. Posts by Elizabeth Sanchez:
Advocates say McFarland’s plan to fill vacant seat at City Council meeting during COVID-19 pandemic is an attempt to rush GEO appeal hearing
The McFarland City Council plans to appoint an individual to fill a vacancy on the council at its next City Council meeting, despite a statewide order made Thursday by the Governor of California for people to stay home.
Non-resident tests positive for COVID-19 while in Kern
A non-resident has tested positive for COVID-19 while visiting Kern County, the Kern County Public Health Department announced Tuesday morning in a press release.
KCSOS task forces to provide essential services to students during school closure
Kern County Superintendent of Schools is constructing a plan to provide services to students throughout Kern while schools are temporarily closed for the next month, KCSOS said during a press conference Monday morning.
Welcome Kern Sol’s newest team member: Matt Munoz
Kern Sol News is excited to announce the newest addition to the team.
Columnist Matt Munoz has accepted the role of the Census Project Coordinator and Reporter.
McFarland to hold second meeting Tuesday on expanding immigration detention capabilities; opponents express concerns with process
Hundreds are expected to oppose GEO’S request to expand immigration detention capabilities at McFarland’s second Planning Commission Meeting Tuesday.
Hundreds attend meeting with state officials to discuss economic, health impact of local oil and gas industry
Hundreds of people joined State officials from Governor Gavin Newsom’s office Tuesday for a six-hour long Board of Supervisors meeting, where the Board discussed the economic impact State regulations regarding the oil and gas industry would have on Kern County.
‘Women Rise’ for third annual Women’s March in Kern next weekend
Women’s March Kern County is preparing for it’s third annual march in downtown Bakersfield next weekend with a theme of “Women Rise.”
County survey seeks input on business plan for Kern’s long-term goals
Kern County residents have just a few more days to take the County’s community survey, seeking input on a future business plan.
‘We are human beings first’: NFL players lead conversation on social justice and activism
National Football League players, dreamers, foster youth, members of the LGBTQ community and others from all walks of life came together Tuesday for the Dear America: A Social Justice Conversation event at Bakersfield College to hear about becoming agents of change in their community.
‘Do they really know us’: Sikh community says park will give sense of belonging; don’t feel support from city officials, advocates say
After working with city officials, committees and community partners for almost two years, the Bakersfield Sikh community continues its efforts in naming a park of a Sikh civil rights leader; however there has been a recent halt to the process.