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Hundreds Attend ‘Day Without Immigrants’ Protest in Arvin

February 17, 2017 / By

South Kern Sol, News Report, Yesenia Aguilar

ARVIN, Calif.– More than 400 Arvin residents and community leaders joined people across the nation yesterday to let America know the impact that immigrants have on the U.S.

Study: Life Expectancy in Decline for Middle Aged Whites in Central Valley

February 16, 2017 / By

South Kern Sol, News Report, Randy Villegas

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. — A recent study shows the death rate among young and middle aged whites in California’s Central Valley has surged to unprecedented rates.

Arvin City Council Refuses to Include Sanctuary Discussion on Agenda

February 10, 2017 / By

South Kern Sol, News Report, Yesenia Aguilar, Photos by Julio Vargas

On Tuesday, Feb. 7 the Arvin City Council tackled an issue important to Arvin residents: becoming a Sanctuary City.

A Call for Unity

February 1, 2017 / By

By Randy Villegas

Editor’s Note: South Kern Sol’s Randy Villegas, 20, gave this speech at the “Day of Unity” event held on January 20 at the Liberty Bell in downtown Bakersfield.

Q&A: Meet Arvin’s New Mayor, Jose Gurrola, Age 23

January 31, 2017 / By

South Kern Sol, Question & Answer, Randy Villegas

At the age of 23, Jose Gurrola has become the new Mayor of Arvin, the youngest mayor in the city’s history.

Let’s Stand Together and Fight for LGBTQ Rights

January 27, 2017 / By

By Moises Duran

Today I want to remind everyone to not be afraid!

People ask me if I am scared.

South Kern Sol’s Day of Unity in Photos

January 23, 2017 / By

By Staff, Photos by Marcus Castro

This past Friday, South Kern Sol youth leaders held the first annual Day of Unity Rally to encourage the community and remind them that this is not the time to sit back and go dark, but instead it’s the time to get louder about the issues that are impacting our communities.

Cancer Patient Recounts How Obamacare Saved His Life

January 20, 2017 / By

By Diana Cisneros

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. — Enrique Sanchez, 49, still remembers July 14, 2015. That was the date when laboratory tests confirmed what the trucker had: multiple myeloma.

Day of Unity Rally, Jan. 20

January 17, 2017 / By

South Kern Sol youth will be holding a Day of Unity Rally in an effort to bring hope to local residents who are terrified of today’s political climate.

An Open Letter to President Obama

January 17, 2017 / By

Dear President Obama,

I still remember the day you were sworn into office 8 years ago.