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:
We Are Kern County delivers thousands of petition signatures to County Elections office
On Thursday, the We Are Kern County coalition — a coalition of community organizations, activists, and leaders who are deeply concerned with the future of Kern county — reached an imperative milestone in their campaign to enact term limits on county elected officials and delivered nearly 30,000 signatures to the Kern County Elections office.
CA Attorney General, DPR, and San Joaquin County District Attorney secure court decision against Alpine for illegal pesticide drift
On Tuesday, California Attorney General Rob Bonta, the California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR), and San Joaquin County District Attorney Tori Verber Salazar secured a decision by the San Joaquin County Superior Court against Alpine Helicopter Service, Inc.
Kern County Public Health is launching the Know Your Numbers program in Taft
On Monday, the Kern County Public Health Services Department launched their Know Your Numbers program in Taft at the Taft Branch Library.
BCSD prepares for annual band, orchestra, and choir festivals
Yesterday the Bakersfield City School District (BCSD) announced that the dates of both the 15th annual Junior High/Middle School Band and Orchestra Standards Festival and the 5th annual Junior High/Middle School Choir Standards Festival.
‘We are no longer being silent when we’re being left out’: Nick Hill shares his story
Editor’s Note: To celebrate Black History Month, Kern Sol News is highlighting notable Black leaders in Kern County who are working to create positive change in their community.
Local organization bringing Black History celebration to Bakersfield
On Saturday, February 26, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., All of Us or None (AOUON) will be hosting their inaugural Black History Social Justice Celebration at MLK Park.
COVID-19 Relief Grant Program set to help microbusinesses
On Monday, Community Action Partnership of Kern (CAPK) announced their partnership with the County of Kern – Employment Training Resource on a grant that is making sure small business owners are included in financial support that’s been offered the last two years.
Kern County’s HCV (Section 8) Waiting List is now open
For the first time in a decade, the Housing Authority of the County of Kern (HA) has opened the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program Waiting List.
How to order free at-home COVID-19 test kits
Although the official launch is scheduled for January 19, some Americans are able to order free at-home COVID-19 test kits a day early from the new federal government website.
Governor Gavin Newsom unveils The California Blueprint
During a livestream Monday, Governor Gavin Newsom unveiled The California Blueprint, a $286.4 billion state budget plan that tackles the state’s greatest existential threats while building on California’s historic progress.