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:
Forum Discusses Ongoing Medi-Cal Cuts and Immigration Updates
Community organizations held a town hall forum and resource fair on August 25 in Bakersfield, where community members gathered to connect with individuals impacted by the Medi-Cal cuts.
Community Discusses The Rise of Flock Cameras in Bakersfield
Photo from the Flock Safety website
On August 19, community organizations held a meeting about the 133 Flock cameras across the city.
Arvin High Announces New Career Technical Pathway Program
Arvin High School (AHS) created a new hospitality program for the 2026-2027 academic year to align with Bakersfield College’s two-year hospitality program after the opening of Hard Rock Casino Tejon.
Promotora Symposium Provides Major Updates On Medi-Cal
Building Healthy Communities Kern held a symposium on August 11 to provide health updates on Medi-Cal and local resources.
Local Author Presents Book on Arvin, Lamont, Weedpatch History
Former Arvin resident Ruth Leon Barba presented her book, Images of America: Arvin, Lamont and Weedpatch, with Mary Louise Durham, foreword by Dr.
Beyond The Dust Symposium Shines Light on Valley Fever
Valley Fever Institute at Kern Medical held its Beyond The Dust symposium on August 5, providing educational updates on the diagnosis and management of the disease.
Community Comments On Ongoing Negotiations During BCSD Meeting
During Tuesday’s Bakersfield City School District (BCSD) meeting, the public expressed their concerns about the ongoing negotiation settlement process between Bakersfield Elementary Teachers Association (BETA) and the district.
Community Provides Input On Child Welfare System Findings
Following last week’s Board of Supervisors meeting, community members gathered at the Boys and Girls Club on July 30 to discuss the local child welfare system.
Arvin City Council Meeting Approved Final Major Budget Changes
The Arvin City Council approved the city’s budget on July 28 after revisions for fiscal year 2026-2027 were made in order to improve the city’s 10% financial deficit and focus on public safety.
Arvin, Lamont Community Meeting Discusses Major City Updates
During the July 22 community Steering Meeting with the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District (SJVAPCD), residents, organizations, and the public discussed updates from Caltrans, vegetative barriers, Community Emissions Reduction Program (CERP) measure implementation, and the upcoming city’s plans.