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:
4-year-old Bakersfield girl facing deportation will die without U.S. medical care
A photo of Sofia at the hospital. (Photo courtesy of Public Counsel)
A young girl from Mexico receiving life-saving treatment in the U.S.
Children, rural residents, and low-income Californians at risk under GOP budget bill
The recently passed Republican budget bill in the U.S. House of Representatives could lead to major changes in California’s healthcare system, including cuts to Medicaid funding and a potential loss of coverage for millions of residents, according to state healthcare groups.
Valadao’s ‘Yes’ vote could strip millions of Medicaid, despite earlier assurances
Congressman David Valadao (CA-22) pledged to protect Medicaid, then voted for a bill that slashes it.
Kern County workers reach tentative deal, canceling June strike
Kern County workers have reached a two-year tentative agreement with county leaders, stopping a two-day strike that was planned for June 3 and 4.
Drowning is leading cause of death for children; Kern health officials share prevention tools
As temperatures rise and families head to pools, rivers, and lakes, Kern County Public Health officials want to remind the community that drowning is a leading cause of death for young children but it is also one of the most preventable.
Kern County workers plan another strike in June
SEIU (Service Employees International Union) Local 521 has announced that Kern County workers are planning to go on another strike for two days on June 3 and 4 to protest low wages, critical staff shortages, and what they say are broken promises by county leaders.
Health workers unite at Kern Medical to protest medicaid cuts
Dr. Megan Haugland, a second-year OB-GYN resident at Kern Medical, speaks at Tuesday’s rally in Bakersfield, calling for lawmakers to protect Medicaid funding that supports essential health services for vulnerable patients in the Central Valley.
‘A story of hope’: CSUB debuts immigration documentary
California State University, Bakersfield (CSUB) hosted the premiere of “Immigration: America’s Bittersweet Dream” on May 5, a new documentary exploring the complex history of immigration in the United States and in Kern County.
Community pushes back on threats to Medi-Cal in Valadao’s District
Community members in Kern County portray acts of civil disobedience as hundreds gather at Rep. David Valadao’s office to protest Medicaid cuts and California’s overall healthcare system on April 24.
Community holds silent vigil to defend Democracy in Bakersfield
Community members gathered outside the Federal Courthouse to hold a vigil protesting what they describe as the current administration’s threats to democracy.