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:
“Education is definitely a work of heart”: local educators unite to empower Black students
During a dynamic “Black Minds Matter” education panel and community mixer, the NAACP Bakersfield Branch brought together local educators and community leaders to discuss pressing educational concerns, share solutions, and inspire impactful change for Black students in Bakersfield.
Community invited to help shape future air quality and climate research
The community of Lamont has been invited to participate in a public, in-person workshop on September 12 to provide input on the California Air Resources Board’s (CARB) future research on air quality, climate change, health, and sustainable communities.
Protesters rally at ICE offices, demand action on inhumane conditions in detention centers
More than 30 community members, including people recently released from immigration detention, rallied outside the San Francisco offices of U.S.
Newsom signs bills to expand homeless shelters and streamline affordable housing in California
On Tuesday, Governor Gavin Newsom signed two landmark bills to expand housing solutions and boost stability for Californians facing homelessness.
Reparations Priority Bill Package to address historical injustices against Black Californians
In January 2024, the California Legislative Black Caucus announced the planned introduction of the 2024 Reparations Priority Bill Package which is part of an ongoing effort to address the historical injustices faced by African Americans due to slavery, segregation, and systemic racism.
Public invited to workshops on Kern County groundwater emergency
Photo of the Kern County Subbasin provided by the State Water Resources Control Board.
The Kern County groundwater basin is facing a critical threat as water is being pumped faster than it can be replenished, jeopardizing both drinking water and irrigation supplies.
Advocacy groups demand fair housing and community involvement
For the second time, both the City of Bakersfield and Kern County’s Housing Elements have been deemed out of compliance by the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD).
New book sheds light on untold civil rights history in Bakersfield
It’s often stated that if you don’t know your history, you’ll be doomed to repeat it.
CalFresh Healthy Living hosts resource fair to boost access to fresh, local produce
In honor of National Farmers Market Week, CalFresh Healthy Living (CFHL) will be hosting a resource fair on Saturday, August 10, from 7:45 a.m.
Bakersfield College announces free English classes in Arvin starting this fall
On Thursday, the Bakersfield College (BC) Arvin Educational Center announced a significant initiative to support farm-working families in Arvin and Lamont: free English classes will be offered every Monday and Wednesday from August 26 to December 11 at the Caliente Creek Community Center, thanks to a partnership with SelfHelp Enterprise.