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:
Bakersfield forum to discuss housing crisis and justice
On Thursday, October 24, Bakersfield residents will gather for a community housing workshop to discuss the city’s housing crisis.
Propositions up for vote in November’s election
On November 5, or sooner by mail, California voters will decide on 10 propositions. These include approving $20 billion in bonds for climate and school projects, three state constitution amendments, and measures on crime, health care, and taxes.
Families reflect on trauma after ICE detentions
Photo from Services, Immigrant Rights & Education Network (SIREN)
As labor and hunger strikes have come to an end inside Kern County’s immigration detention centers, the personal stories of detainees and their families reveal the deep emotional wounds caused by these facilities.
Latinas struggle with wage gap as advocates fight for pay equity and better protections
Despite being one of the fastest-growing demographic groups in the U.S., Latinas continue to face a stark pay gap.
CalKIDS allocates over $80 million to support students’ educational futures
In an effort to help more families in Kern County access higher education, the California Kids Investment and Development Savings Program (CalKIDS) is offering up to $1,500 in free funds for eligible students.
Free immigration consultation and community conversation today in Bakersfield
Today at 4:30 p.m., the Rapid Response Network of Kern will hold an immigration consultation and community conversation at the Salon Juarez at 815 E 18th Street in Bakersfield.
Arvin granted over $3 million for street and road reconstruction
On Friday, the City of Arvin announced that it had been awarded a $3.2 million CDBG non-entitlement competitive grant from the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) to fulfill the community’s desire for street and road reconstruction.
Federal grant of $12M powers MLK Park’s transformation in Bakersfield
Photo of an updated view of the park site from the MLK Park Revitalization project website
In a significant step toward revitalizing one of Bakersfield’s most treasured community spaces, the City of Bakersfield’s Recreation & Parks Department has secured nearly $12 million in federal funding for the Dr.
Advocates push to close California ICE detention centers
On September 25, immigration advocates and faith leaders began their journey on a significant five-day pilgrimage to call for the closure of California’s six remaining private Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention centers.
Clinica Sierra Vista launches innovative Addiction Medicine Fellowship to tackle substance use disorders
Today, Clinica Sierra Vista announced the launch of its Addiction Medicine Fellowship, which is in partnership with the Rio Bravo Family Medicine Residency Program.