Haley Duval
Haley is a reporter for Kern Sol News since December of 2023. She was born and raised in East Bakersfield and went to Foothill High School. Haley studied Journalism at Bakersfield College. When Haley is not reporting, she enjoys writing poetry, reading, traveling and spending time with friends and family. She can be reach at haley@southkernsol.org. Posts by Haley Duval:
CalCare Supporters Rally Across California to Push for Single-Payer Health Care
CalCare supporters from across California gathered Tuesday for a virtual rally to push Democratic lawmakers to advance AB 1900, a bill that would create a single-payer, universal health care system for all California residents.
Silent “No War” Protest Held in Bakersfield
A group of community members gathered on Wednesday at the Liberty Bell on Truxtun Avenue in Bakersfield for a silent “No War” demonstration, holding signs and standing in support of peace.
Inside the Open Door Network’s Work Across Kern County
What began in 1979 as a small church-run soup kitchen with a few basement beds has grown into one of Kern County’s most critical support systems for families who are facing homelessness, domestic violence, and crisis.
Bakersfield Families and Artists Celebrate Opening of Inclusive Studio
Families, artists, and community members gathered at the grand opening of the Lines and Living Art Creative Outlet on March 30 in downtown Bakersfield.
No Kings Protest Draws Hundreds to Downtown Bakersfield
Hundreds of people gathered Saturday to participate in the nationwide No Kings protest, where attendees shared their concerns about the current political climate, civil rights, and immigration enforcement policies.
From Language Learner to Tribal Leader: Sandra Hernandez’s Journey
Sandra Hernandez didn’t set out to become a leader. Instead, she said, leadership found her. In a reflection shared during Women’s History Month, Hernandez shared how a simple goal of learning her Native language led her to Tribal Council during a critical time in her tribe’s history.
“We Gotta Stand United”: CSU Bakersfield Unions Protest Layoffs
Faculty and staff unions at California State University, Bakersfield gathered Monday for a rally over concerns about layoffs and potential budget cuts affecting the campus.
Bakersfield Officials Debate Tree Canopy Expansion
Bakersfield officials, environmental advocates, and residents debated how the city should manage and expand its tree canopy during a City Council meeting on March 11.
CSU Workers Press Trustees on Pay and Hiring
Faculty, staff, and union leaders criticized pay practices and hiring patterns across the California State University (CSU) system during public comment at a meeting of the California State University Board of Trustees on March 10, which raised concerns about temporary hiring, delayed raises, and executive pay.
‘We’re Just Trying to Work’: Vendors Pushed from Casa Loma Look for New Space
The stretch of pavement near Casa Loma Drive that once filled with vendors and shoppers now sits mostly quiet.