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Obamacare Begins Amidst Confusion
By Alfredo Camacho for South Kern Sol
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. — New Years’ day is the first day that health coverage will begin under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) for those who signed up by the enrollment deadline on Dec.
What is Your New Year’s Resolution?
By Daniel Jimenez for South Kern Sol
As the New Year approaches, many people start to think about a New Year’s resolution to improve their lives.
For Some English Learners, Math Fluency Transcends Language
By Nancy Lopez and Daniel Jimenez for South Kern Sol/New America Media
Ed. Note: When it comes to math, English Learner (EL) students – the fastest growing segment of public school students – continue to fall near the bottom in state and national assessments.
Our Lady of Guadalupe Brings Hope To Many
By Daniel Jimenez for South Kern Sol
South Kern Sol attended the Annual Our Lady of Guadalupe Pilgrimage and Vigil at St.
New Resources, Old Obstacles for Vets With PTSD
Transitioning back to civilian life after combat was a lot different for 65-year-old Richard Knight than it has been for 29-year-old Wesley León-Barrientos.
Turkey Tamales & Champurrado! A Farm Worker Thanksgiving
By Maneli Ortiz for South Kern Sol
I’ve always enjoyed being with my family on Thanksgiving, cooking together from early morning.
Saving Tips for the Holidays
By Maneli Ortiz for South Kern Sol
The holidays are around the corner, and if careful planning is not on your list, then the holidays can leave you financially drained.
Hunger Strike: Youth Leading the Way On Immigration
By Alfredo Camacho for South Kern Sol
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. — This past Wednesday, immigration reform supporters including Cal State Bakersfield professor Gonzalo Santos, and Andres Chavez, the grandson of the late Cesar E.
“This Used To Be the Park You Avoided”
By Alfredo Camacho for South Kern Sol
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. — This past Thursday, community members and local leaders gathered for a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Rexland Acres Park in Southeast Bakersfield, to celebrate improvements that intend to make the park a friendlier place for families.
Q&A: Napolitano On Diversity, Academics and the Undocumented at U.C.
New America Media, Video, Peter Schurmann, Video by Jacob Simas
Traducción al español
Ed. Note: In September former secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano took over as president of the University of California, the first-ever woman to hold that position.