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Warning Systems Could Prevent Human-Made Disasters
South Kern Sol, Commentary, Valerie Gorospe, Angel Garcia, and Lucia Calderon
When it comes to shielding our communities from natural disasters, early warning systems have proven effective.
Blue Lives Matter Flag Contradicts Solidarity March and Rally
By Cassidy Sheppard
I recently participated in the Solidarity with Charlottesville march and rally in Bakersfield.
2020 Census Off To A Rocky Start
The 2020 Census is off to a rocky start, with crucial preparations already delayed or falling to the wayside, largely a result of inadequate funding from Congress.
Executive Order Can Impact Kern County
By Cassidy Shepard
On April 26, the president signed an executive order that will directly impact Kern County.
Life Experiences Help LGBTQ Organizer Find True Calling
By Marcus Castro
Editor’s Note: This story is part of an ongoing South Kern Sol series of profiles of local social justice activists and organizers.
Arvin Community Celebrates New Action Park With Opening Event
By Yesenia Aguilar & Luis Alvarado
After a long time of youth led planning and meeting, DiGiorgio Action Park in Arvin finally hosted a grand opening that drew dozens of skaters from around Kern County.
Youth Commentary: Why Introducing Universal Health Care in California is Important to Me
South Kern Sol, Cassidy Sheppard
I was born and raised in California. I was born into a middle-class family, but due to unfortunate circumstances my family became poor.
Kern High School District to Pay $670 Thousand to Settle Discrimination Lawsuit
South Kern Sol, Michael Wafford
The Kern High School District reached a settlement this week with 20 plaintiffs in a 204 lawsuit that alleged the district disproportionately disciplined students of color.
Bakersfield Residents Seek Police Reforms at City Council Meeting
South Kern Sol, Dean Welliver
A month after a teenage girl says she was beaten by police officers and attacked by their police dog, community members expressed their outrage to the Bakersfield City Council.
Health 4 All Must Not Exclude Transgender Population
South Kern Sol, Dean Welliver
Gender dysphoria is a condition of significant distress and discomfort with one’s sex assigned at birth not aligning with the gender that one identifies with, a condition that many transgender and gender nonconforming individuals experience.