Victoria Rodgers
Victoria Rodgers is an editor and reporter for Kern Sol News. Born in Bakersfield, CA, she received her Bachelor of Arts in English from Rockford University in Illinois. She can be reached at victoria@southkernsol.org. Posts by Victoria Rodgers:
Voices of the Central Valley rise against Medicaid cuts
On April 10, the House of Representatives approved a Republican-led budget plan that could deeply affect Medicaid and other healthcare programs.
Kaiser Permanente invests in Kern County initiative for Black mothers and infants
Kaiser Permanente has awarded a $95,000 grant to the Black Infant Maternal Health Initiative (BIMHI) to help address critical health disparities affecting Black mothers, babies, and children in Kern County.
United Way appoints Eric Arias as President and CEO
After serving in an interim capacity, Eric Arias has officially been named President and CEO of United Way of Central and Eastern California by the organization’s Board.
Faces behind the numbers: Valley Fever’s growing toll on Kern County lives
Yesterday, the Kern County Department of Public Health announced April as Valley Fever Month as part of their Disease Fighters initiative, a year-long health education and awareness campaign to combat infectious diseases.
Major cuts threaten food assistance for thousands in Kern County
Kern County’s largest food bank is bracing for a major loss in resources that could leave thousands of local households without critical food assistance.
CSUB Ethnic Studies Symposium expands, highlighting art and community engagement
The second annual Ethnic Studies Symposium, happening tomorrow at California State University, Bakersfield (CSUB), is set to build on the success of its inaugural event, emphasizing the intersection of art, community, and activism.
Bakersfield residents rally to bring water back to the Kern River
Bakersfield residents gathered on Saturday, March 15, to participate in the March for the River, an event aimed at raising awareness about water diversion issues affecting the Kern River.
Bakersfield College Launchpad fuels local entrepreneurs with resources and grants
Bakersfield College’s Launchpad, located in the heart of downtown at the KCCD Weill Institute, has become a hub for aspiring entrepreneurs and small business owners seeking guidance, mentorship, and resources.
Survivors and advocates rally against ICE plans for FCI Dublin
Photo credit to Brooke Anderson @MovementPhotographer
Hundreds gathered near the Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) Dublin on March 1 in a powerful demonstration against potential plans to reopen the facility for immigration detention.
Border Patrol accused of racial profiling in Kern County immigration raids
Yesterday, in response to brazen and unlawful raids by federal agents in the Central Valley last month, the United Farm Workers (UFW) and five Kern County residents sued the Department of Homeland Security, Customs and Border Protection, and U.S.