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Community Groups Sue Kern High School District for “School to Prison Pipeline”
By Alfredo Camacho for South Kern Sol
BAKERSFIELD — Shortly after the September 11 attacks, Kern county resident Lori De Leon’s son was sent home from school on suspension.
Photo Essay: Guelaguetza 2014
South Kern Sol, Photo Essay, Daniel Jimenez
Editors Note: South Kern Sol’s youth reporter, Daniel Jimenez attended this years Guelaguetza celebration early this month and captured several great photos.
Young Candidates Make Case for Change On Kern High School District Board
South Kern Sol, News Report, Alfredo Camacho
BAKERSFIELD — As the 2014 General Election approaches, one of the more interesting local contests is shaping up to be the race for Kern High School District Board of Trustees, where three young candidates are challenging older, more experienced incumbents.
ELECTION 2014: Development Was Key in Arvin’s Candidate Forum
South Kern Sol, News Report, Alfredo Camacho
ARVIN, Calif. — Lifetime Arvin resident Larry Horton wants more places to shop.
A Growing Cultural Celebration: Guelaguetza 2014
By Alfredo Camacho for South Kern Sol
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. — Earlier this week the Seattle School Board voted unanimously to replace Christopher Columbus Day with Indigenous People’s Day, a move that hopes to give indigenous people a restored prominence in the community.
Guelaguetza 2014, Oct. 12
Guelaguetza will take place this Sunday, October 12 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at CSUB.
Sup. Perez Brings New Playground to Lamont Park
By Alfredo Camacho
LAMONT, Calif. — Over a hundred community members gathered at Lamont Park on October 4 for a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the park’s new playground.
Educational Candidates Forum, Oct. 14
You are invited to an educational candidates forum on Tuesday, October 14th at Sierra Middle School in Bakersfield located at 3017 Center Street near Oswell.
Commentary: The Rising Latino Population Isn’t the Bogeyman
By Leonel Martinez for South Kern Sol
Whenever I write about the growth of the U.S.
Why Latino Leaders are Wrong to Stand With Obama on Immigration
South Kern Sol, Commentary, Gonzalo Santos
Ed. Note: President Obama’s recent decision to delay taking executive action on immigration until after November’s elections, disappointed many immigrant rights advocates, but not Dolores Huerta who is standing by the president on his decision.