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:
Emergency Request to Halt California CDL Cancellations Denied
Thousands of immigrant truck drivers across California have lost their ability to work after the state canceled their commercial driver’s licenses.
How Habeas Corpus Petitions can Challenge Immigration Detention
Immigrant rights advocates are drawing attention to a centuries-old legal protection they say can mean the difference between freedom and indefinite detention: habeas corpus.
2026 Midterms: Statewide and Kern County Candidates
California’s 2026 midterm elections are beginning to take shape, with an open governor’s race, lieutenant governor contest, and several competitive races in Kern County drawing early attention.
‘The Personal Became Political’: LaToya Ruby Frazier on Labor, Loss, and Accountability
LaToya Ruby Frazier did not begin her talk at Bakersfield College with art theory or camera technique.
Zack Scrivner’s Family Breaks Silence Over Mental Health Diversion Case
The family of former Kern County Supervisor Zack Scrivner spoke out publicly for the first time against him, saying they believe California’s mental health diversion system failed to hold him accountable.
Court Orders False Claim to be Removed From Recall Targeting KHSD Trustees
The Kern County Superior Court ordered a false and misleading statement to be removed from a recall petition targeting two members of the Kern High School District Board of Trustees.
DOJ Details Its Arguments Against Zack Scrivner’s Diversion
The California Department of Justice (DOJ) has released the full writ of mandate it filed challenging a Kern County judge’s decision to grant mental health diversion to a criminal defendant, providing new details about the state’s arguments.
CSUB Skilled Trades Workers Join Systemwide Strike Over Delayed Raises
Skilled trades workers across the California State University (CSU) system are going on strike this week, saying the university failed to deliver raises promised under a recently negotiated contract.
DOJ Challenges Scrivner’s Mental Health Diversion
The California Department of Justice has filed a petition for a writ of mandate with the Fifth District Court of Appeal, asking the court to review a Kern County judge’s December 2025 decision to allow former Kern County Supervisor Zack Scrivner to enter a mental health diversion program instead of going through the regular criminal court process.
Presentation Explores Roots of Black Churches in Bakersfield
Faith, migration, resilience, and community were at the center of a presentation exploring the history of Black churches in Bakersfield from the 1800s to today.