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:
Film screening at Bakersfield College honors the legacy of organizer Fred Ross Sr.
Students, faculty, and community members gathered at Bakersfield College on Tuesday night for a screening of American Agitators, a documentary exploring the life and legacy of community organizers who helped shape civil rights and labor movements across the United States.
California Survey Releases Data on Poverty, Healthcare, and Discrimination
Nearly half of low-income Californians could not afford enough food in the past year, and one in 11 residents reported experiencing a hate act, according to a new report from the California Health Interview Survey (CHIS) released by the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research.
‘Real Change Starts at Home’: Panelists Inspire Student Civic Action
At a time when many young people feel overwhelmed by politics, local leaders delivered the message: your vote matters, especially at home, during a panel at California State University, Bakersfield (CSUB)
Students gathered on Thursday to hear from Bakersfield Vice Mayor Manpreet Kaur, Councilmember Eric Arias, and CSUB Associate Professor Dr.
GET Plans Faster Route 21 Service, Launch of Downtown–Old Town Shuttle in 2026
Golden Empire Transit (GET) held a public hearing Tuesday to gather community input on proposed service changes set to begin in January 2026, including increased weekday bus frequency and a new downtown shuttle route.
Kern County Seeks Guidance on Inspecting ICE Detention Facilities
The Kern County Board of Supervisors voted on Tuesday to seek guidance from state and federal agencies on the county’s authority to inspect or monitor local ICE detention facilities, amid public concern over reported conditions.
Community urges Kern County Supervisors to Rescind Prop. 50 Opposition
Supporters of Proposition 50 wave American flags during public comment at the Kern County Board of Supervisors meeting Tuesday in Bakersfield.
‘We Gather Not in Despair, but in Defiance,’ Speakers Tell Bakersfield ‘No Kings’ Rally
Hundreds of community members gathered Saturday at Mill Creek Park in Bakersfield for the “No Kings” rally, part of a nationwide event promoting equality, justice, and civic participation.
Separated by detention: Family describes fear and retaliation inside California City ICE center
Editor’s note: Vanessa’s last name and her husband’s name have been withheld to protect their privacy and safety.
Bakersfield Vigil Honors Minnesota Lawmaker Melissa Hortman, Links Event to Charlie Kirk Day
About two dozen people gathered outside the Bakersfield Federal Courthouse on Tuesday evening for a candlelight vigil honoring Minnesota Sen.
CSUB host panel on repatriation of Native American remains and artifacts
California State University, Bakersfield, hosted a panel discussion on Thursday addressing the impact of the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) and its California counterpart, CalNAGPRA, focusing on the legal, ethical, and cultural responsibilities institutions hold when caring for Indigenous ancestral remains and sacred items.