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‘Tour Against Trafficking’ Passes Through Merced
Photos by Claudia J. Gonzalez
By Claudia J. Gonzalez for WeCed Youth Media
Merced, Calif.— After traveling over 500 miles, the ‘Tour Against Trafficking’ arrived in Merced last Friday morning.
Kern Delegation Looks to Vallejo Schools for Restorative Justice Model
South Kern Sol, News Report, Clara Bruno
When Dr. Ramona Bishop took up her post as superintendent of Vallejo City Unified School District, she faced an uphill battle in overturning some troubling statistics.
ACLU Launches New App to Record Police Violence
Commentary, Keisa Reynolds | Photo courtesy of ACLU.org
In September, a 16-year-old black teenager in Stockton was tackled by nine police officers after jaywalking.
Activists Call on Courts for Action on DACA/DAPA
South Kern Sol, Randy Villegas
Today I joined with Dolores Huerta and the Kern Coalition for Citizenship in calling for action on two federal programs that would protect thousands of families from being torn apart.
Kern Coalition for Citizenship, Press Conference To Push for DACA & DAPA, Oct. 20
Kern Coalition for Citizenship will be holding a press conference tomorrow at 10 a.m. at the Mesa Verde Detention in Bakersfield to press Courts and Congress to act on Deferred Action for Parents (DAPA) and an expanded Deferred Action for Children (DACA).
Arvin Action Park Pedals Towards Approval
South Kern Sol, News Report, Randy Villegas
There’s soon to be a new half-pipe in town.
Photo Essay: Vineland School District Marks 125 Years
By Carlos Ramirez
Photo above: Vineland School District Superintendent, Dr. Matt Ross and two students.
The Vineland School District in Weedpatch recently celebrated its 125th anniversary.
Losing My Close Friend to Suicide, and No One’s Talking About It
By Amalia Lopez
It’s easy to forget that we are mortal until someone in your life disappears.
Youth Commentary: Keep Fueling the Fire For Latino Voters
By Randy Villegas
As I approach the first presidential election that I am allowed to vote in, I realize just how much the Latino vote — my vote — matters in this race.
EPA Orders Arvin CSD to Reduce Arsenic in Drinking Water
South Kern Sol, Staff
A settlement has been reached between the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Arvin Community Services District (ACSD) for arsenic violations of the Safe Drinking Water Act.