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:
How Frankie Sutton Turned a Personal Journey Into 3G Activities
What started as a father’s effort to keep up with his children has grown into a community movement centered around three simple principles: get up, get out, and get active.
Medi-Cal Dental Funding Protected for Another Year
Californians enrolled in Medi-Cal Dental will continue receiving comprehensive dental coverage for another year after state lawmakers approved a budget that delayed planned cuts until July 1, 2027.
Processing Delays Prompt Call for Earlier DACA Renewals
Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients are being urged to begin renewing their status eight to 10 months before their work permits expire due to lengthy processing times that the United Farm Workers (UFW) Foundation said have left some individuals unable to work.
BCSD Board Votes to Rename Elementary School to Helen F. Chavez Elementary
Following months of community input and two board meetings dedicated to the issue, the Bakersfield City School District (BCSD) board members voted unanimously on Tuesday to rename Cesar E.
‘We Don’t Matter Anymore’: CSUB Dining Workers Speak Out Over Job Loss
On June 9, workers and union representatives urged the Kern County Board of Education to protect longtime cafeteria employees, arguing that more than a dozen dining workers at California State University, Bakersfield (CSUB) could lose their jobs as food service operations transition to a new provider.
Bakersfield Residents Urge Changes to Proposed City Budget
The Bakersfield City Council held a public hearing during Wednesday’s meeting on the City’s proposed 2026-27 budget.
Lamont Celebrates Long-Awaited Park Renovation Project
Community members, local leaders, and state officials gathered Monday to celebrate the groundbreaking of a $9.5 million renovation project that will transform Lamont Park with new recreational facilities designed by and for Lamont residents.
Ridgecrest Seeks Intervenor Status in Inyokern Data Center Review
During Wednesday evening’s Ridgecrest City Council meeting, the Council directed staff to begin the process of seeking intervenor status in the California Energy Commission’s (CEC) review of the proposed Inyokern Data Center.
Bakersfield Breaks Ground on Antongiovanni Park in Southwest Neighborhood
After two decades of waiting, families in Southwest Bakersfield gathered alongside city leaders to celebrate the groundbreaking of Antongiovanni Park.
Residents Raise Concerns Over Proposed $1.5 Million Tree Trimming Contracts
Residents and advocates urged the Bakersfield City Council on Wednesday evening to reconsider a proposed $1.5 million allocation for tree-trimming and removal contracts.