Elizabeth Sanchez
Elizabeth Sanchez is the program associate for South Kern Sol. She can be reached at elizabeth@southkernsol.org. Posts by Elizabeth Sanchez:
Education advocacy group holds forum to provide an update on KHSD’s suspensions, expulsions and school climate
The Kern Education Justice Collaborative invites the public to attend a community forum to learn about the Kern High School District’s policies and practices.
Advocates encourage public to participate in LCAP hearings to make school more inclusive for students
For the first three years of high school, Chyna Patz didn’t feel safe at school. She was bullied for the way she looked, the way she dressed and her sexual orientation.
State officials recommend new rules for controversial pesticide chlorpyrifos
In an effort to protect “human health and the environment,” state officials issued temporary recommendations this month for growers in California regulating a pesticide commonly used in Kern County — chlorpyrifos.
Sheriff’s office to report on ICE access to Kern County individuals at TRUTH Act forum
Next month, local advocacy groups and the Kern County Sheriff’s Office will reveal data about the local immigrant community at Kern County’s first TRUTH Act Forum.
Two former teachers to join KHSD board and have big plans for the district
For the first time in two decades, two women will serve as Kern High School District trustees, helping to steer the direction of the one of the state’s largest districts.
Delano Police Department gives the gift of warmth this winter
The Delano Police Department is collecting winter clothing to donate to local children in need.
“Not all of our children within our community are fortunate enough to have a new coat this winter,” the department wrote on Facebook.
COMMON: ‘Voting is one of the greatest things a young person can do’
Academy Award-winning actor and three-time Grammy recipient Common told local students they have the power to make a difference by voting.
Kern County’s new ACLU office seeks to protect ‘cherished constitutional rights’
The American Civil Liberties Union Foundation of Southern California celebrated the opening day of the new Kern County office Thursday morning with a press conference in front of the Liberty Bell in downtown Bakersfield.
Rexland Acres youth ready to kick off soccer season with new indoor field
Kids in southeast Bakersfield will soon have a new soccer complex — thanks to their own advocacy.
Latinas unite to provide ‘space for women to come together and support each other’ at Bakersfield College
A ribbon cutting ceremony Tuesday afternoon opened the first meeting of Bakersfield College’s newest campus club — Latinas Unidas.