Francisco Ruiz

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Local advocate feels hopeful amidst her fight against injustices in the communities closest to her

October 5, 2022 / By
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Editor’s Note: To celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, Kern Sol News is highlighting notable Hispanic leaders in Kern County who are working to create positive change in their community.

Líder local activa a su comunidad, alienta a los jóvenes a abogar

September 26, 2022 / By
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Nota del Editor: Para celebrar el Mes de la Herencia Hispana, Kern Sol News está destacando a notables líderes hispanos en el Condado de Kern que están trabajando para crear un cambio positivo en su comunidad.

Local leader activates her community, encourages youth to advocate

September 26, 2022 / By
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Editor’s Note: To celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, Kern Sol News is highlighting notable Hispanic leaders in Kern County who are working to create positive change in their community.

Officials speak about high illiteracy rates in Kern County

September 16, 2022 / By
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Every year during the spring semester all schools around Kern County take assessments to determine whether a student is meeting their reading standards or not.  

The importance of the Perinatal Outreach Program during a woman’s pregnancy

September 1, 2022 / By
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Every year, there are new services that Kern County has to offer for women who are pregnant.

Baby Cafe helps mothers overcome breastfeeding difficulties

August 22, 2022 / By
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With August being National Breastfeeding Month, it is important to be aware of some of the struggles that mothers face when it comes to breastfeeding their babies.

The new school year offers teachers a fresh start

August 10, 2022 / By

As summer is coming to an end and a new school year is approaching teachers and students are preparing themselves mentally and physically for the school year which starts August 17, 2022.

La comunidad de Lamont pierde a un líder comunitario

July 19, 2022 / By
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José Míreles nació en Merced Texas el 4 de Julio de 1962 y se mudó con su familia a Lamont CA en 1970 donde se crio.

GET bus public hearing discusses new funding and projects

July 11, 2022 / By

The Golden Empire Transit (GET) District buses have been servicing Greater Bakersfield and its adjacent unincorporated communities since 1973.

DACA recipient reflects on what he has accomplished in 10 years

June 22, 2022 / By

June 15 was the 10th anniversary of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, also known as DACA; in 2012 President Barack Obama created DACA to allow undocumented minors to obtain a work permit for two years.