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Kern Youth Weigh In On Changes They Would Like to See in Their Community
By Randy Villegas
Editor’s Note: With the beginning of the new year, many people are thinking about change.
Kern Residents Protest Potential Repeal of the Affordable Care Act
By Randy Villegas
About a hundred protesters gathered outside of Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy’s office to advocate against the repeal of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), also known as “Obamacare” earlier this week.
Youth Leaders Help Bring Millions to Rexland Acres
By Stacey Shepard
A major safety upgrade is coming to the community of Rexland Acres thanks to the effort of 17-year-old resident Jocelyn Cuevas.
Kern Needs to Widen Buffer Zone to Protect Students from Toxic Air
By Valerie Gorospe for South Kern Sol
SHAFTER, Calif. – It is understandable why the Center on Race, Poverty, and the Environment, along with more than 100 other environmental, labor, and civil rights organizations, is calling for a 24/7, 1-mile buffer zone between schools in Kern county and nearby fields.
Training Offers Lessons on Culture and Healing for Local Youth, Community Leaders
South Kern Sol, News Report, Randy Villegas
Local youth and civic leaders from around Kern County took part in a training earlier this month that organizers say is part of an effort to help foster healing through culture.
Kern High School District Will Allow Teachers, Staff to Carry Guns on Campus
South Kern Sol, News Report, Chris Romo
At a recent session of the Kern High School District Board of Trustees, members decided in a 2-3 vote to allow teachers and staff to carry concealed firearms on district property.
Poll: Majority of Californians Value the Coast, Even as They Move Farther From It
New America Media, News Report, Peter Schurmann
Above: Protestors gathered at a recent Coastal Commission hearing in Half Moon Bay, about 30 miles south of San Francisco, in October.
Democracy, Up Close and In Person
By Yesenia Aguilar
Tuesday November 8th, 2016 was a game changer.
It became the day I got to see democracy up close and in person.
After the Election, Tears and Resolution
South Kern Sol, Chris Romo
After 18 months, I couldn’t wait for this contentious, bizarre, unprecedented election season to be over.