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:
Public Comments Highlight Divisions at KHSD Board Meeting
Public comment at the Kern High School District (KHSD) board meeting was dominated by opposing viewpoints over recall efforts targeting two trustees, transgender student participation in athletics, and renewed calls to display the Ten Commandments in public schools.
‘We are resilient’: Rosa Lopez’s Path From Community Member to Organizer
Rosa Lopez was nine years old when she moved to the United States and settled in Weedpatch, a small, rural community just outside of Lamont.
Public Health Reports Rising Flu Activity Across Kern County
Flu activity is rising in Kern County as respiratory illnesses continue to circulate during the winter season, according to the Kern County Department of Public Health.
Sol on the Street: Kern County Looks Ahead to 2026
With 2026 officially underway, Kern Sol News asked Kern County residents what goals they’re setting for the new year.
Magdalena Lopez Finds Community by Standing With Others
Magdalena Lopez would describe herself as a loner, but when families in Kern County face immigration enforcement, she makes sure someone is there.
Kaiser Permanente Awards Funds to CAPK to Support Food Access
Kaiser Permanente has awarded a $60,000 grant to Community Action Partnership of Kern (CAPK) to help address food insecurity for families across Kern County.
Health Advocates Warn Senate Inaction Could Leave Millions Without Coverage
The U.S. Senate on Thursday failed to pass competing health care proposals aimed at extending or replacing enhanced Affordable Care Act (ACA) premium tax credits, a legislative setback that advocates warn could send insurance costs soaring for millions beginning in 2026.
Bakersfield Holds Listening Sessions for Next Police Chief Search
The City of Bakersfield hosted a virtual community listening session Tuesday evening, inviting residents to share their priorities for the city’s next Chief of Police.
Why Emma De La Rosa Never Stops Showing Up for Her Community
Policy change can be slow, messy, and often discouraging, but Bakersfield advocate Emma De La Rosa has never been more determined.
Clinica Sierra Vista Opens New Health Center to Serve Southwest Bakersfield
“Southwest Bakersfield has experienced tremendous growth, but healthcare access has not kept pace,” said Clinica Sierra Vista (CSV) CEO Dr.