JaNell Gore-Jackson
Ja'Nell Gore is a student at USC pursuing her masters in their online Communication Management program. She has her B.A from CSU Bakersfield in Psychology. Posts by JaNell Gore-Jackson:
Hydrogen Project Planned for Fuller Acres Sparks Community Concern
A proposed hydrogen energy project at a long-standing Kern County refinery is raising concerns among residents and environmental advocates, who say the development could increase pollution, strain local resources, and proceed without proper environmental review.
Permit and Regulation Resource Guide for Street Vendors and New Businesses
As conversations grow in Bakersfield about street vendors following the Casa Loma Swap meet vendors’ having to move from their space, Kern Sol News has put together a list of steps people can take to get their permits if they choose.
CA Organizations Oppose Voter ID Initiative
The American Civil Liberties Union of Northern California and several other organizations have come together to oppose the Voter ID initiative led by Reform California and State Assemblymember Carl DeMaio.
Leaders Address Employment and Talent Gaps in Healthcare
Bank of America is investing in workforce development in healthcare across the United States by working with colleges and universities.
BHC Launches THRIVE to Support Economic Justice Efforts of CBOs
Building Healthy Communities (BHC) Kern is launching THRIVE, a program to assist local organizations in fighting for economic justice.
Milton Selis: A Story of Resilience When Those in Power Are Pressing Against You
Milton Selis is an example of showing resilience when those in power are pressing against you.
Girls Run Club to Host a Run Against ICE
Luz Almanza, founder of the Girls Run Bakersfield club, is taking a new route to making her and others’ voices heard by hosting a co-ed run against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
Vineland School District’s Board of Trustees’ New Superintendent Choice Sparks Controversy
Monday night, the Vineland School District Board of Trustees appointed Roberto Euresti as the new superintendent.
New Proposed Bill Would Cap H-2A Visas at 400,000 a Year
The United Farmworkers Foundation (UFW) supports the Protect U.S. Farmworkers Act, introduced last week by several Democratic representatives.
The Importance of Alleviating the Doctor Shortage in Kern County
Assemblymember Dr. Jasmeet Bains introduced the Grow Our Own Doctors Act last week. If passed, the University of California (UC) system would have a year to build a medical school in Kern County, and if they don’t, California State University, Bakersfield, or the Kern Community College District would have the authority to do so.