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:
Sol on the Street: What Cinco de Mayo means for the people in Shafter
Cinco de Mayo is celebrated across the country with parades, music, and cultural events. Yet, in rural communities such as Shafter, Cinco de Mayo means recognizing, honoring, and celebrating this holiday that is rooted in tradition, family, and Mexican pride.
Dolores Huerta celebrates 95th birthday by honoring women leaders of Kern County
Community leader and activist Dolores Huerta celebrated her 95th birthday with a fundraiser for the Dolores Huerta Foundation on Friday, April 25.
‘Stand up, fight back’: CSUB protest amplifies voices
Through the 50501 movement, 50 Protests, 50 States, 1 Movement, a Hands off rally was hosted at Cal State Bakersfield on April 19.
Community unites at Justice for Palestine rally in the Central Valley
Members of the Central Valley community gathered on April 15 to raise their voices and stand in solidarity with Palestine liberation at the Justice for Palestine rally and march, organized by The United Front for Liberation.
Paola Ramos gets to the roots of the rise of Latino Far-Right voters
Paola Ramos fosters conversation about “The Latino Far Right and What it Means for America,” raising awareness on how there has been an influx of right-wing voters at the polls and how this political shift started.
Bakersfield protesters join nationwide “Hands Off!” movement
Protesters gathered together as part of a nationwide “Hands Off!” movement to defend rights and services that they said are under attack in downtown Bakersfield on April 5.
Bakersfield residents envision a bright future for Old Town Kern
Over the last few months, the City of Bakersfield has been creating a vision plan for a historic area of Bakersfield, Old Town Kern.
First in the state pesticide alert system launches in Shafter
For over ten years farmworkers have advocated for the ‘Right to Know,’ movement demanding that they be alerted when harmful pesticides will be sprayed around their communities asking for an online alerting system.
Shafter becomes first city to receive pesticide alert
Rural communities within Kern County are often at risk for the worst air and water quality and are not informed when pesticides are going to be sprayed, affecting many in their own backyard.
“Make a seat at the table”: Hispanic Chamber of Commerce hosts Latinas in Business and Leadership online webinar
The Kern County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce hosted a Latinas in Business and Leadership online webinar panel discussion on March 13.