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:
Bakersfield tribal clinic warns Medicaid cuts will harm families
As the federal government considers major healthcare cuts, community members and advocacy groups gathered at the Bakersfield American Indian Health Project on April 30 to speak out against proposed federal Medicaid cuts that could impact local families.
Child care providers push for better pay and health care ahead of June capitol march
Child care providers and supporters gathered outside Congressman David G. Valadao’s Bakersfield office on April 30 for better pay, health care, and retirement benefits.
‘It shouldn’t be this hard’: Students share college struggles amid looming U.S. education cuts
In a community roundtable on Wednesday, local parents and students opened up about the real-life challenges of getting to and through college as potential proposed federal education cuts loom over their futures.
From first-gen student to Congressional candidate: Randy Villegas aims to uplift the valley
Dr. Randy Villegas, a Bakersfield native, school board trustee, and college professor, announced he has officially entered the race for California’s 22nd Congressional District, promising to bring a fresh voice to the Central Valley rooted in lived experience and community values.
Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. AOC visit Bakersfield for “Fighting Oligarchy” tour
Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) and U.S. Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) visited Bakersfield on April 15 as part of their “Fighting Oligarchy” tour that called on working-class Americans to stand up against what Sanders described as corporate greed, government corruption, and the erosion of democracy.
The rare Bakersfield cactus blooms at Panorama Vista Preserve
The Bakersfield cactus, a rare plant that once grew all over Kern County, is in its blooming season at the Panorama Vista Preserve.
‘A direct attack on history’: Educators respond to sudden NEH grant termination
A federally awarded grant meant to support humanities education in California’s Central Valley, has been unexpectedly terminated last week, upsetting scholars and educators.
Bakersfield protesters join nationwide “Hands Off!” movement
Protesters gathered together as part of a nationwide “Hands Off!” movement to defend rights and services that they said are under attack in downtown Bakersfield on April 5.
‘Hands Off Our Healthcare’: The Dolores Huerta Foundation delivers 800 signatures to Rep. Valadao
Members from the Dolores Huerta Foundation gathered outside Congressman David Valadao’s office this morning to deliver 800 signed postcards with a message: “Hands Off Our Healthcare.”
Kern County and SEIU enter mediation for negotiations
In a news release by Kern County’s union, SEIU Local 521, announced they have entered mediation as negotiations continue over a staffing crisis impacting public safety and health services.