JaNell Gore

Ja'Nell Gore is a student at Cal State Bakersfield. In addition to writing for Kern Sol News she is a poet who loves any chance she has to perform and be with her community.

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CAPK Halts Emergency Food Distributions as CalFresh Funds are Restored

November 7, 2025 / By
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After almost a week, Californians are starting to see their CalFresh Funds restored fully. According to a press release from Governor Gavin Newsom, the U.S.

SNAP Benefits to be Partially Funded as Community Efforts Attempt to Fill Gap

November 4, 2025 / By
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As the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is expected to be partially funded, the Community Action Partnership of Kern (CAPK) Food Bank is still hosting its food distributions. 

‘We Are In A Healthcare Emergency’: Community Urges Rep. David Valadao To End Government Shutdown

October 30, 2025 / By
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“This shutdown didn’t happen by accident. It’s the result of a deliberate choice by Donald Trump and his allies in Congress, including David Valadao, to put politics and power ahead of the people they’re supposed to serve,” said Eriberto Fernandez from California Federation of Labor Unions.

National Guard to Assist CAPK Food Bank During Government Shutdown

October 28, 2025 / By
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The government shutdown is now the second-longest in history, and as of November 1, residents who receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits will not receive them.

City Council Discusses Possible Sewer Rate Increase Plans

October 23, 2025 / By
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Wednesday night, an updated presentation was given for the sewage rates. The updated presentation follows several community meetings held to inform the community about how sewer rates are determined and what work needs to be done on the sewer system.  

How H-2A Wage Cut Will Impact Kern County

October 22, 2025 / By
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The Trump Administration has announced a ruling that changes the way wages for H-2A farmworkers will be calculated.

CalFresh and CalWorks Possibly Unavailable in November Due to Government Shutdown

October 17, 2025 / By
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The Kern County Department of Human Services (DHS) announced on Friday that, due to the government shutdown, some public assistance benefits may not be available in November.

Community Members Graduate From Microgrid and Clean Energy Courses

October 17, 2025 / By
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To increase sustainability in communities, several organizations collaborated to train community leaders on microgrid systems to promote clean energy projects, such as bringing more solar panels to communities.

A New Study Highlights Community Needs of the South Central Valley

October 15, 2025 / By
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The UC Merced Community and Labor Center collaborated with the Dolores Huerta Foundation to conduct a community needs assessment in the South Central Valley, covering Kern, Kings, Tulare, and Fresno counties.

Free Sand Available to Residents in Preparation for Heavy Rainfall

October 14, 2025 / By
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In preparation for heavy rainfall across Kern County, the Kern County Public Works Department has delivered sand to several locations throughout the county.