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:
Afghan refugees resettled in Mojave adjust to a new life in a new country
The remote Kern County desert community of Mojave 61 miles east from Bakersfield has one grocery store, limited transportation service, and hasn’t had a hospital in more than 50 years, according to Ted Hodgkins, president of the Mojave Chamber of Commerce.
Scrivner investigation currently in the hands of California Attorney General’s Office
Kern Sol News has learned that the California Attorney General’s Office is reviewing the child molestation case against Kern County Supervisor Zack Scrivner.
Q&A: From refugee camp to public health educator: Dr. Chia Thao shares her journey
For the first fourteen years of her life, Dr. Chia Thao was born and raised in a refugee camp in Thailand before she and her family came to the Central Valley.
Kern Public Health launches free health program in Frazier Park
The Kern County Public Health will launch their seven week Know Your Numbers program in Frazier Park on May 15.
CSUB students and faculty march in support for Palestine
College students throughout the nation have been protesting and having encampments on campuses in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza and have called for universities to divest from companies that support and fund Israel.
Community members calls for the resignation of Supervisor Scrivner amid allegations
The Kern County Board of Supervisors held its first meeting since the allegations of Kern County Second District Supervisor Zack Scrivner allegedly sexually assaulting one of his children last month.
Kern Supervisor Zack Scrivner under investigation for alleged sexual assault on his child
Kern County Second District Supervisor Zack Scrivner is under investigation for alleged sexual assault on one of his children, according to the Kern County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO).
Support surfaces for Riddhi Patel amidst allegations
The People’s Budget Bakersfield has released an official statement supporting Riddhi Patel, who was arrested and accused of 18 felony counts after they made threatening remarks towards the city council members on April 10.
Activist arrested after alleged threat to Bakersfield City Council sparks community response
During the Bakersfield City Council meeting a pro-Palestinian protester was arrested and accused of 18 felony counts after they made threatening remarks towards the city council members on April 10.
Q&A with Kern Public Health: Understanding HIV Testing, Treatment, and Prevention
In a 2022 most recent study, Kern County Public Health detected 200 positive new cases of HIV in Kern County.