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:
This CA program offers millions in funding for shared mobility projects in underserved communities
The Clean Mobility Options Voucher Pilot Program (CMO) is offering $33 million in voucher funding that will be available to eligible applicants and communities to launch and support new and existing shared mobility projects across the state.
‘You have to be bold’: Candace Neal shares her path to social justice work
Editor’s Note: To celebrate Black History Month, Kern Sol News is highlighting notable Black leaders in Kern County who are working to create positive change in their community.
LPUD announces $25 million in funding to provide Lamont with clean water
On Monday, the Lamont Public Utility District (LPUD) announced that they had received a major grant from the State Water Board in the amount of over $25 million.
‘Your voice is powerful’: local leader advocates for change and equity
Editor’s Note: To celebrate Black History Month, Kern Sol News is highlighting notable Black leaders in Kern County who are working to create positive change in their community.
California announces $400 million to expand healthcare workforce and infrastructure
On Sunday, the Office of Governor Gavin Newsom released a press release announcing more than $400 million in grants to build upon and expand the state’s nation-leading healthcare workforce and infrastructure.
Local organization to help community focus on healing with Black Healing Summit event
On February 4, Community Interventions will be hosting a Black Healing Summit. This one-day event will focus on healing from community violence, incarceration, mental wellness, and anti-blackness experiences the community faces today.
KHS secures millions to address housing and homelessness in Kern County
Kern Health Systems (KHS) has secured more than $19 million from the California State Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) incentive funds to address housing and homelessness in Kern County.
CNRA to host a listening session on their requirements under SB 905
Tomorrow, the California Natural Resources Agency (CNRA) is inviting the public to attend a listening session on Senate Bill (SB) 905, a bill that establishes a regulatory framework for carbon removal and carbon capture, utilization, and sequestration.
KHS to host career event to provide community with opportunities
Today, Kern Health Systems (KHS) will be hosting a career event from 5:30 P.M. to 7:30 P.M.
Tulare County to build public university center for residents
In November, Tulare County voters approved a $95 million ballot measure to build a new and much-expanded university center in Visalia across the street from College of the Sequoias.