Kern Sol News
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Kern Residents Voice Opposition to Planned Transfer of Principal
By Alfredo Camacho
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. – Concerned parents, teachers and community members of Mira Monte High School in Bakersfield recently attended a Kern High School District meeting to voice their opposition to a proposed change in the school’s administration.
One Justice Bus Brings Free Legal Counsel to Kern
South Kern Sol, News Report, Alfredo Camacho
Last week the One Justice bus made its first stops in Kern County to provide underserved areas with free legal service on a variety of issues, including medical care and immigration.
Lessons Learned from a Box of Raisins
By Bianca Pulido
Have you ever been a teenager working in the fields turning grapes into raisins in the summer heat?
Most English Speaking Immigrants Embrace Bilingualism
By LEONEL MARTINEZ / South Kern Sol
LAREDO, Texas — One of the most striking differences between the Texas border city of Laredo and Kern County, where I’ve lived all my life, is this: Every time you talk to a stranger in Laredo you’ll probably get what I call “the bilingual check.”
Photo Essay: Building Healthy Communities Resident and Youth Summits
By Sabrina Garcia & Luis
Photo: Building Healthy Communities South Kern youth
In late March, Building Healthy Communities South Kern (BHC-SK) held their first-ever Resident and Youth Summit at Arvin High School.
Touched by Loss, Families Lead Fight Against Police Violence
South Kern Sol, News Report, Staff
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. – On a Saturday afternoon in March over 200 protesters gathered in East Bakersfield along Mt.
Wind Wolves Preserve Nature Festival, March 28, 29
Join Wind Wolves Preserve staff and guest activity leaders for a weekend filled with nature-inspired activities and preserve tours!Free Legal Services for South Kern Residents, April 1
Greater Bakersfield Legal Assistance (GBLA) is excited to announce that for the first time ever is partnering with One Justice to bring a team of 12 law student volunteers from Los Angeles to deliver much needed services for individuals facing issues with medical debt, health insurance, workers compensation, and estate planning.
How Do Arvin Youth Use the Library?
Ed. note: The fall in oil prices is hitting Kern County’s General Fund and The Kern County Board of Supervisors is considering privatizing services to make up for the lost revenues.
Study: Undocumented Immigrants Relying on ‘Luck’ to Stay Healthy
New America Media, News Report, Viji Sundaram
BERKELEY, Calif. – Undocumented immigrants’ ability to stay healthy might come down to a matter of luck.