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:
Community meeting being held to discuss carbon management in Kern
This evening, a Kern community meeting will take place to discuss the Kern Carbon Management Business Park (CMBP), which is the County’s plan for economic development for the future, and its potential impacts.
California restricts state-funded travel to various states over anti-LGBTQ+ legislation
On July 14, California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced that California will restrict state-funded travel to Missouri, Nebraska, and Wyoming as a result of anti-LGBTQ+ legislation that was recently enacted in each state.
Bakersfield apartment to receive over $2 million to preserve affordable units
To preserve affordable housing for low-income Californians, Governor Gavin Newsom announced almost $160 million in funding that would be used to keep more affordable for up to 55 years.
Heat Ready CA campaign launched to protect communities from extreme heat
On July 11, Governor Gavin Newsom launched Heat Ready CA, one of the nation’s first statewide multi-ethnic awareness and education campaigns designed to keep Californians safe during extreme heat.
BCSD encouraging enrollment ahead of new school year
With the new school year beginning August 16, the Bakersfield City School District (BCSD) is encouraging Bakersfield families within their school district to begin planning for the upcoming year.
Bakersfield City Council rejects additional funding for Eviction Prevention Services program
During their June 28 meeting, the Bakersfield City Council chose not to allocate additional funding from the Fiscal Year 2024 budget to create the Eviction Prevention Services program, the comprehensive right-to-counsel program that would provide tenant rights education and outreach, legal services, and advice for landlord/tenant issues, and attorney representation for tenants in court.
Kern County Public Health provides heat safety tips
The Kern County Public Health Services Department urges residents to protect themselves from the heat as triple-digit temperatures are expected for the first time this year.
CAPK’s Water Utility Assistance program provides up to $15,000 in financial aid for water bills
The Community Action Partnership of Kern (CAPK) has an energy program known as the Water Utility Assistance program that provides financial assistance to residents who may need it.
Biden and Newsom announce millions in investments for climate resilience projects
On Monday, President Joe Biden and Governor Gavin Newsom announced a $600 million investment for climate resilience projects nationwide and an additional $67 million to help build power lines and transmission infrastructure to support California’s transition to 100% clean electricity.
Arvin embraces renewable energy: city to host inaugural Clean Energy Fair to combat air pollution
On June 24, the City of Arvin will be hosting its first-ever Arvin Clean Energy Fair to promote renewable energy and energy efficiency from 10 a.m.