Natalie Macias
Natalie Macias is a staff reporter for Kern Sol News.She was Born in Los Angeles and raised in Bakersfield.She attended CSU Monterey Bay and earned her Bachelor of Arts in Humanities and Communications with a minor in Journalism Media Studies. She joined the team in 2026. She can be reached at natalie@southkernsol.org. Posts by Natalie Macias:
Health Care Workers and Community Rally Against Memorial Hospital Layoffs
On July 16, nurses and healthcare workers represented by the California Nurses Association (CNA) protested outside Mercy Hospital.
GEO Group to Pay Settlement and Provide Additional Protections for Detained Workers
The GEO Group reached a $100,000 settlement with the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) and must provide proper safety equipment to detained workers.
Community Gathers Outside Valadao Office To Protest Health Care Cuts
On June 30, residents, healthcare workers, and community advocates protested outside Valadao’s office to urge Representative David Valadao, who serves Congressional District 22, to change his vote on defunding public health care.
Arvin Moves Forward With Upgrades to All Five City Parks
A $56,777 donation to Felicita Park will fund new exercise equipment, solar lighting, restrooms, and other improvements.
Parents Address Barriers They Faced Navigating the School System, Resources that Helped
Photo from PIQE Retreat from PIQE website.
Parents gathered at a retreat with the Parent Institute for Quality Education (PIQE) to address the importance of advocating for their children in the school system and the difference that resources can make.
Arvin City Council Will Have a Public Hearing for the City Budget
The next Arvin City Council meeting, scheduled for Tuesday, will cover the city’s financial limits, major budget revisions, and development projects coming forward this year.
Residents Advocate For Restoring the Tree Canopy
Community members attended the city council meeting last week to address concerns with the Rancho Tree Trimming contract.