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Young Women Organize for Black Lives Matter in Bakersfield

July 14, 2016 / By

South Kern Sol, News Report, Christian Romo

BAKERSFIELD, Calif.,– An unlikely duo are responsible for organizing the first Black Lives Matter rally in Bakersfield.

Photo Essay: Summer Youth Justice Series Kick Off a Loud Success

July 6, 2016 / By

By Marcus Castro

Bakersfield, Calif.,– This past Thursday, more than 200 community members gathered under a tree on the lawn of the Mesa Verde Detention Center and Chris Romo, 20, cleared his throat to speak.

Kern Youth Arts Festival, July 7

July 5, 2016 / By

Join us on Thursday July 7 to celebrate the rich culture and artistry of Kern County at the Kern Youth Arts Festival, held at Relaxed Acres Park from 6 p.m.

Playing Politics With People’s Lives

June 28, 2016 / By

 

South Kern Sol, Commentary, Randy Villegas

The deadlocked “non-decision” in the U.S. Supreme Court effectively blocking President Obama’s proposed executive actions on immigration has let down millions of families.

Lo Que Usted Debe Saber Sobre el Voto Del Tribunal Supremo Acerca DAPA y DACA

June 24, 2016 / By

By Coachella Unincorporated

Nota de la Editora: Ayer, el Tribunal Supremo anunció que alcanzó una votación dividida 4-4 en el caso de inmigración de Estados Unidos v Texas, que se dirigió a la DAPA (Acción Diferida para los padres de los estadounidenses y residentes permanentes legales) y se expandió DACA (Acción Diferida.

Summer Youth Justice Series, June 30

June 24, 2016 / By

Join youth leaders from Building Healthy Communities South Kern and South Kern Sol this summer as they use their voice to engage youth across Kern County and lead us to a better and more just future.

Gerardo Tinoco – On a Mission to Secure Clean Water for Arvin

June 23, 2016 / By

South Kern Sol, News Report, Marcus Castro

Ed. Note: After graduating from the University of California Berkeley with a major in environmental science, Arvin resident Gerardo Tinoco decided to return home to use his education to address the issues impacting residents in his hometown.

South Kern Residents Advocate for a Bakersfield College Center in Arvin

June 14, 2016 / By

South Kern Sol, News Report, Marcus Castro

Members of the Arvin community gathered at the Kern Community College District’s Weill Institute where the community expressed their the need for a Bakersfield College facility to be on the KCCD final bond.

Arvin United in Call for Bakersfield College Campus

June 14, 2016 / By

South Kern Sol, Commentary, Yesenia Aguilar

My morning started like any other; I woke up and ate breakfast and watched some TV.

Ahead of SCOTUS Ruling, Getting the Message Out to Central Valley Immigrants

June 10, 2016 / By

New America Media, News Report, Elena Shore

FRESNO, Calif. – Weeks before the U.S. Supreme Court is set to announce its decision in United States v.