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:
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.
Residents raise concerns over Inyokern data center, Ridgecrest Flock cameras
Concerns about a proposed artificial intelligence data center in Inyokern drew a packed crowd to Wednesday’s Ridgecrest City Council meeting, where residents warned that the project could strain local water supplies, increase energy demands, and reshape the future of the Indian Wells Valley.
Unemployment Certification Process Becomes Simpler for Californians
California’s Employment Development Department (EDD) is rolling out updates to its online unemployment certification system as part of an ongoing effort to make benefits more accessible and easier to understand for users across the state.
BCSD Opens Process to Rename Cesar Chavez Elementary
On May 11, the Bakersfield City School District (BCSD) announced that it would begin the process of renaming Cesar Chavez Elementary School and invited students, employees, and community members to recommend a new name for the school.
The Planner Behind Safer Neighborhoods in Kern County
For years, children in the Rexland Acres community walked to school through flooded streets, sometimes arriving soaked enough to be sent home before the school day had even begun.
State Officials Urge Early Voting Ahead of June Primary
With less than a month until the June 2 primary election, California officials are encouraging residents to vote early and understand their rights, citing concerns that mailed ballots may arrive too late to be counted.
Teachers Push Back On 2% Raise As Contract Talks Continue
Teachers in the Bakersfield City School District (BCSD) say they are struggling to afford basic expenses and are growing increasingly frustrated with stalled contract negotiations, calling the district’s proposed 2% raise “insulting” during Tuesday night’s board meeting.