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:
First African American woman appointed to Bakersfield Planning Commission
On Wednesday evening, Councilmember Eric Arias and the Bakersfield City Council confirmed Candace Neal as the first African American woman to the Bakersfield Planning Commission to serve on behalf of Ward 1.
McFarland leadership seeks new headquarters for police department
The McFarland library branch has recently garnered the attention of the city’s leadership as the police department is considering relocating there in order to expand its force.
“Protect the ones you love”: AOUON reveals new mural
On Wednesday afternoon, All of Us or None (AOUON) unveiled their mural outside the Kentucky Street post office.
As spring break approaches, here is how you can continue to stay healthy
Today, the Kern County Public Health Services Department added 13 new deaths to the COVID-19 dashboard, bringing the total amount of COVID related deaths in Kern County to 2,294.
These COVID relief programs are now being offered in Wasco and Arvin communities
Self-Help Enterprises is currently bringing COVID relief programs to the communities of Wasco and Arvin.
These programs will be available for those affected by the pandemic to help pay their mortgage, utilities, and, beginning in April, rent assistance will be available as well.
Emma De La Rosa advocates for better policies in communities that need them most
Editor’s Note: To celebrate Women’s History Month, Kern Sol News is highlighting notable woman leaders in Kern County who are working to create positive change in their community.
Five free vaccine clinics you can attend this week in Kern County
During the Friday vaccination clinic at the Mercado Latino, the first 200 people to receive their vaccine will be given a $50 gift card.
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.