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The community of South Kern continues to advocate for a KCCD facility

April 21, 2016 / By

South Kern Sol, News Report, Marcus Castro

BAKERSFIELD — This past Thursday, community members of Arvin and South Kern went to a Kern Community College District Board of Trustees meeting to advocate for a KCCD facility that would allow the community of South Kern to further their education.

Putting Higher Ed. Within Reach for South Kern Residents

April 14, 2016 / By

By Yesenia Aguilar

Arvin High School’s mission, like that of most high schools, is to ensure its students graduate college and career ready.

Film Screening Sheds Light on School to Prison Pipeline

April 14, 2016 / By

South Kern Sol, News Report, Marcus Castro

Community residents gathered recently for a screening of a short film highlighting the negative impact of suspensions and expulsions on students of color.

South Kern Community Celebrates Safe Water at #Agua4All Rally

April 14, 2016 / By

South Kern Sol, News Report, Marcus Castro

South Kern community members gathered at the #Agua4All rally to celebrate the installation of filters in certain locations throughout the South Kern that produce safe water, but also to discuss how that is just a start to fixing a larger problem.

Prop. 47 Felony Record Change Forum, April 24

April 11, 2016 / By

South Kern Sol, Staff

Please join us on Sunday, April 24 to learn how you or someone you know may be able to reduce a low level felony conviction to a misdemeanor under Proposition 47.

Advocates Challenge Law Enforcement on How Prop. 47 Savings Should Be Spent

April 8, 2016 / By

New America Media, News Feature, Anna Challet

California’s Proposition 47 stands to save the state millions of dollars due to reductions in jail and prison populations.

Youth Advocacy Scores Win in Arvin With New Skate Park

April 8, 2016 / By

South Kern Sol, News Report, Marcus Castro

Skaters in Arvin are celebrating a decision to rebuild a skatepark that was taken down years ago because of safety issues.

Why I Support CSU Faculty’s Fight for 5

April 7, 2016 / By

By Randy Villegas

I have a passion for teaching and seeing the light that goes off in a student’s eye when they grasp a concept.

We’re Recruiting Student Reporters

March 30, 2016 / By

South Kern Sol is looking for a few great student reporters to add to our team.

Recess Before Lunch Program Behind Improved Student Health and Behavior

March 24, 2016 / By

South Kern Sol, News Report, Marcus Castro

Myrtle Avenue School in Lamont has structured recess before lunch, and it has improved students health and behavior, according to Parent Partners and Myrtle Avenue School Principal Maria Ozuna.