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‘Tour Against Trafficking’ Passes Through Merced

October 22, 2015 / By

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

October 22, 2015 / By

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

October 22, 2015 / By

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

October 21, 2015 / By

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

October 19, 2015 / By

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

October 19, 2015 / By

 

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

October 14, 2015 / By

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

October 14, 2015 / By

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

October 13, 2015 / By

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

October 9, 2015 / By

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.