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:
California is facing a “tripledemic” threat as respiratory illnesses surge
An increase in the number of cases of COVID-19, the flu, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is prompting concern across California communities as threats of three coinciding epidemics — a “tripledemic” — are looming ahead of the upcoming holiday season.
California hosts Heat Symposium to combat extreme heat across the State
On October 18, the State of California held its first-ever Extreme Heat Symposium to harness the collective power of extreme heat industry experts, community leaders, state policymakers, scientists, and community members to set the stage for extreme heat actions throughout the state in the upcoming years.
Immigrant rights activists, detained leaders speak up amidst labor strike
Immigrant rights and labor activists gathered outside the Golden State Annex and Mesa Verde Detention Centers on Sunday along with previously detained immigrants in support of currently detained immigrants who have been on labor strike for over four months.
CARB approves Arvin/Lamont program to improve air quality
During the California Air Resources Board (CARB) meeting Thursday, the Board voted to approve the Arvin/Lamont Community Emissions Reduction Program (CERP) — a program that focuses on improving air quality and reducing air pollution exposure in the Arvin/Lamont Community.
Kern County Public Health providing free flu shots
Now that flu season is officially here, the Kern County Public Health Services Department is encouraging everyone to get their annual flu vaccine.
The nationwide battle against hunger continues as local organizations fight to keep communities fed
On September 28, the White House held a press conference on hunger, nutrition, and health — it was the first press conference of its kind held in over 50 years.
Bill to support domestic violence survivors signed into law
Assemblymember Rudy Salas (D-Bakersfield) applauded the signing of Assembly Bill (AB) 2369, which will encourage more survivors to seek Domestic Violence Restraining Orders (DVROs) by requiring the court to order abusers to pay for a survivor’s attorney’s fees and costs.
Activists and residents stress the need for housing solutions in Bakersfield
During the Bakersfield City Council meeting on September 21, a local advocate and resident spoke before the Mayor and City Council members urging them to allocate funds towards eviction protection and rental assistance to strengthen the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) further locally.
Resource fair vaccinates over 100 people in Bakersfield
On Saturday, the Community Action Partnership of Kern (CAPK) held a resource fair in partnership with She Power, Building Healthy Communities (BHC) Kern, the Bakersfield American Indian Health Project (BAIHP), and Kern Sol News.
CARB bans sale of new gas-powered vehicles
In order to curb climate change, the California Air Resource Board (CARB) voted on August 25 to ban the sale of new gas-powered vehicles by 2035.