Jocelynn Landon

Jocelynn Landon (she/her) has been a staff reporter with Kern Sol since January 2025. She was born and raised in Bakersfield and is currently attending Cal State Bakersfield, working to obtain her bachelor's in Communications with an emphasis in Journalism. You can reach her at Jocelynn@southkernsol.org

Posts by Jocelynn Landon:

Dr. Shree Walker shatters CSUB with powerful story of resilience

February 14, 2025 / By

Two years ago, Natasha Harris, CSUB Director of Special Programs and Student Retention Initiatives, was at a conference with some colleagues.

Despite the fear of federal freeze, key Kern County services remain intact

February 4, 2025 / By
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With the recent news of President Trump’s newest executive order to freeze federal funding, many organizations and people in Kern County are questioning what this means for the community.

Bakersfield hosts workshops to re-design Old Town Kern

January 29, 2025 / By

A community filled with historic charm and roots needs a major upgrade, something that has been in conversation between city officials and residents for decades.

Dreaming beyond the borders: DACA recipients in Kern County share their stories

January 27, 2025 / By
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Born in Pueblo, Mexico, Christal Barrientos was always told by her family to be proud of who she was and where she was from—not defined solely as an immigrant in the United States, but as a little girl with a dream of becoming a doctor. 

“¡Sí Se Puede!”: Kern County residents protest ICE raids

January 10, 2025 / By
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For many Kern County residents, these past few days have been stricken with fear as ICE/CBD held raids across the County these last three days in order to target undocumented residents, resulting in the organization of the “All Humans Are Legal” solidarity protest.

ICE agents conduct raids across Kern County

January 8, 2025 / By

Information spread quickly across social media platforms that ICE was conducting raids in search of undocumented residents across Kern County on Tuesday, January 7.

Sol On The Street: What Are Your 2025 New Year’s Resolutions?

January 3, 2025 / By

As the new year begins, many people pick new goals or resolutions they want to accomplish.