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:
Sen. Padilla forcibly removed from news conference on immigration raids, local leaders respond
Local leaders and educators are speaking out after U.S. Senator Alex Padilla was removed and handcuffed by federal agents during a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) press conference in Los Angeles last Thursday.
Bakersfield takes part in nationwide “No Kings” protest
Protesters in Bakersfield joined thousands across the country Saturday morning for the “NO KINGS: Day of Defiance” protest, gathered in front of the Liberty Bell in downtown Bakersfield.
End of COVID protocols at Mesa Verde raises questions about detainee increase
COVID-19 safety protocols at the Mesa Verde ICE Processing Facility are expected to end this week as a result of the conclusion of a three-year legal settlement in the case Zepeda Rivas v.
Bakersfield protesters rally against immigration raids in Los Angeles
Protesters gathered outside the Supreme Court of Kern County in downtown Bakersfield on June 8 to protest recent ICE raids in Los Angeles.
4-year-old Bakersfield girl who faced deportation is approved for humanitarian parole
A 4-year-old girl from Mexico, who was at risk of dying without the specialized medical treatment she receives in Los Angeles while living in Bakersfield, has been officially granted permission to remain in the U.S.
4-year-old Bakersfield girl facing deportation will die without U.S. medical care
A photo of Sofia at the hospital. (Photo courtesy of Public Counsel)
A young girl from Mexico receiving life-saving treatment in the U.S.
Children, rural residents, and low-income Californians at risk under GOP budget bill
The recently passed Republican budget bill in the U.S. House of Representatives could lead to major changes in California’s healthcare system, including cuts to Medicaid funding and a potential loss of coverage for millions of residents, according to state healthcare groups.
Valadao’s ‘Yes’ vote could strip millions of Medicaid, despite earlier assurances
Congressman David Valadao (CA-22) pledged to protect Medicaid, then voted for a bill that slashes it.
Kern County workers reach tentative deal, canceling June strike
Kern County workers have reached a two-year tentative agreement with county leaders, stopping a two-day strike that was planned for June 3 and 4.
Drowning is leading cause of death for children; Kern health officials share prevention tools
As temperatures rise and families head to pools, rivers, and lakes, Kern County Public Health officials want to remind the community that drowning is a leading cause of death for young children but it is also one of the most preventable.