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:
Kern High School District to discuss upcoming boundary changes
With the addition of Del Oro High School to the Kern High School District, redrawing boundary areas for existing high schools becomes a necessity.
Stopping the spread: CA Notify
As people continue to get vaccinated against COVID-19, residents still need to take precautions to protect themselves from contracting the virus.
Kern gets special mention in Gov. Newsom’s May budget revision to achieve carbon neutrality
On Friday, May 14th, 2021, Governor Gavin Newsom proposed a revision to the 2021-2022 budget plan.
The South High Spartans: South High reveals new mascot
After 64 years as the South High School Rebels, the Kern High School District announced the school’s new mascot on Friday, May 7th – the South High School Spartans.
Crews to begin construction on Bakersfield College’s Arvin campus in August 2022, officials say
After some delays, the Bakersfield College Arvin campus has a new timeline with no expected delays.
Drought conditions worsening across California and in Kern County
California is in the midst of its second consecutive dry year, pushing the state to the brink of another drought.
Governor Newsom looks to phase out Oil Extraction in California
In a press release that was released last Friday, Governor Gavin Newsom revealed that California will work to end oil extraction as part of nation-leading effort to achieve carbon neutrality.
COVID-19 Vaccines Are Safe, Effective and Vital for Ending the Pandemic
One of the best ways to reduce your risk of getting infected with COVID-19, becoming seriously ill, or dying from infection is to get one of the three COVID-19 vaccines available in the U.S.
Owning electric vehicles made easier with Access Clean California
In an effort to clean the Californian air, Access Clean California connects residents with programs that make purchasing electric vehicles (EVs) more affordable.
Electric vehicle carsharing service provides rural communities with access to affordable, rentable transportation
Meet Miocar, a clean vehicle program that has the potential to make Uber and Lyft a thing of the past.