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:
Farmworkers and advocates demand exact location in Statewide Pesticide Notification
Byanka Santoyo speaks at the news conference on pesticide notification in Shafter, July 23, 2024. Photo courtesy of CPR.
Petition urges action for humane conditions at Kern Valley State Prison amid heatwave
A petition calling on the Kern Valley State Prison in Delano to implement a daily water provision and install an HVAC system has garnered over 300 signatures since it launched five days ago.
New law prevents schools from disclosing student gender identity changes to parents
On Monday, Governor Gavin Newsom signed a law that will bar school districts from passing policies that require schools to notify parents if their child asks to change their gender identification.
Combatting obesity and diabetes: Kern County’s health initiative
On Tuesday, Kern County Department of Public Health Director Brynn Carrigan presented the latest data on obesity and diabetes in Kern, highlighting their significant impact on the community.
Californians urged to take precautions as heatwave persists
As the current heatwave continues, Californians are encouraged to take precautions to stay cool as most areas likely won’t see relief until early next week.
Caution advised, harmful algae blooms detected in Lake Isabella
The Kern County Department of Public Health announced today that it had identified potentially harmful algal blooms in Lake Isabella and is urging boaters, dog owners, and other recreational lake users to exercise caution and observe signage related to active algae blooms when visiting certain areas within Lake Isabella.
Biden Administration expands legal pathways for immigrant families, DACA recipients
On June 18, the Biden Administration created additional pathways for legal status and work authorization for spouses of U.S.
Deportation protection requested for detained immigrants who reported unsafe working conditions
The Golden State Annex detention center in McFarland, California. By Peg Hunter.
On May 23, the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) sent a letter to the U.S.
Free breakfast, lunch available for Kern County students this summer
From now until July 12, the Kern High School District (KHSD) is providing all Kern County students ages two through 18 with free breakfast and lunch every day.
Second annual Arvin Clean Energy Fair happening this weekend
On Sunday, June 9, the City of Arvin will be hosting their second annual Arvin Clean Energy Fair, a community-focused event dedicated to raising awareness about clean energy solutions and sustainable living practices.