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:
Letter to Kern County details alleged abuse, neglect at California City ICE facility
A letter shared Tuesday with the Kern County Board of Supervisors described what detainees called inhumane treatment and medical neglect at the California City ICE Detention Center, operated by private prison company CoreCivic.
Kern High board passes Title IX resolution opposing transgender athletes
Editor’s Note: This story was edited to correct quote attributions.
On Monday night, the Kern High School District Board voted 3-2 to approve a resolution supporting Title IX and opposing transgender student athletes competing on teams that match their gender identity.
Kern County ballot drop boxes now open ahead of Nov. 4 Special Election
A ballot drop box at Bakersfield College in Bakersfield, CA, in November 2024. (Haley Duval/Kern Sol News)
Kern County voters are beginning to receive their vote-by-mail ballots for the Nov.
Important election dates set for California’s Nov. 4 special election
California voters will head to the polls Nov. 4, 2025, for a statewide special election that includes Proposition 50, a proposed constitutional amendment to change how the state draws its congressional district maps.
Fuller Acres celebrates opening of Kern County’s first pocket park
Kern County officials and community members celebrated the opening of Fuller Acres Park on Oct. 3, marking a milestone for a neighborhood that had long sought a safe public space.
Bakersfield School Board approves resolution supporting ethnic studies
At the Sept. 23 Bakersfield City School District board meeting, the board voted 5-0 to approve Resolution No.
Dolores Huerta Action Fund hosts town hall in support of Prop 50
Community members gathered on Sept. 29 at Salon Juarez in east Bakersfield for a town hall hosted by the Dolores Huerta Action Fund in support of Proposition 50, a ballot measure that would shift control of redistricting from an independent commission back to the state Legislature.
Newsom signs law requiring ICE agents to identify themselves; DHS condemns
California Governor Gavin Newsom on September 20 signed five bills aimed at curbing the tactics of federal immigration enforcement, including the first-in-the-nation “No Secret Police Act,” which requires federal agents to identify themselves during operations.
Dolores Huerta, local advocates rally for Prop 50 in Bakersfield
Community leaders, nurses, teachers, and local advocacy groups gathered Tuesday, Sept. 23, at the Liberty Bell in downtown Bakersfield to urge voters to support Proposition 50 in the November election.
Vigil for Palestinians contrasts with Charlie Kirk memorial in Bakersfield
A protest rally and vigil in support of Palestinians was held Tuesday evening at The Park at River Walk in Bakersfield, at the same time and location where a memorial event for conservative commentator Charlie Kirk was organized.