Kern Sol News
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Arvin Teacher Rallies Community Around Breast Cancer Awareness
South Kern Sol, News Report, Lynette Layus
Back in 2011, Arvin High School’s 11th grade history teacher, Kimberly Lee, was diagnosed with non-genetic breast cancer.
What Makes You Happy?
South Kern Sol, Jocelyn Cuevas
How many times have you been asked “What makes you happy?”
Immigrant Rights Leaders Say This Is the Time to Act
New America Media, News Report, Elena Shore
Pictured above: Odette Keeley of New America Media, Sally Kinoshita of Immigrant Legal Resource Center, Juan Ortiz of International Institute of the Bay Area, Dayanna Carlos of The California Endowment and Annette Wong of Chinese for Affirmative Action discuss the federal court decision and what families can do now.
Mexican-American Family Continues Legacy of Military Service
By: Amanda Flores for Coachella Uninc.
COACHELLA — Johnny Ortiz always knew he would join the United States Military.
BHC-SK Celebrates Five Years of Building a Healthy South Kern
South Kern Sol, News Report, Randy Villegas, photos by Clara Bruno
This past weekend marked five years since the start of the Building Healthy Communities South Kern initiative.
Aging Trans People Locked Out of U.S. Health Care System
Newsweek/New America Media, News Feature, Liana Aghajanian
Photo: Michelle Evans transitioned in her 50s. After a surgery, most nursing homes wouldn’t take her, and the one that did demanded she be treated as a man.
Creating a College Going Culture In Arvin
By Yesenia Aguilar for South Kern Sol
I hear it all the time: Arvin High Students don’t graduate.
Automated Voter Registration: Will It Help Poll Turnout?
South Kern Sol, Randy Villegas
Last month California Governor Jerry Brown signed into law the New Motor Voter Law, which will automatically register eligible voters when they apply for or renew a driver’s license at any California Department of Motor Vehicles.
Reflections on a Weekend Devoted to Youth Media
By Randy Villegas
Univision journalist and anchor Jorge Ramos, who recently gained attention for standing up to GOP Presidential contender Donald Trump, explained the work he does as “being the voice of those who don’t have a voice.”