Commentary

Commentary: How can we revitalize McFarland?

February 26, 2024 / By

By Lilia Gonzalez

As a resident and member of the McFarland community, I’ve noticed and lived through the lack of focus that McFarland receives.

Commentary: a plea for road repairs to enhance community safety and image

February 22, 2024 / By

By Juan Nava

I have lived in McFarland all my life. Ever since I could remember the streets have been messed up; they have a lot of potholes and loose gravel everywhere.

The United Liberation Front hosts movie night despite KCSO attempt to cancel

January 31, 2024 / By
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The United Liberation Front (ULF) released a statement regarding the attempt Kern County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO) made to stop ULF’s latest movie showing of “Gueto 2009,” a Spanish film depicting a Palestinian story, on January 26.

Kern Sol Staff uplifts influential women in their lives

March 17, 2023 / By
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During Women’s History Month, the Kern Sol Staff took a moment to highlight some of the influential Women in their lives.

Op-Ed: A call to KCCD leaders ‘do not allow such hateful rhetoric and actions to continue’

November 15, 2022 / By
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Op-Ed by: BC Professor, Paula L. Parks Ph.D

As seven African American students walked into a committee meeting at Bakersfield College, there were murmurs, frowns, and hostile stares.

The Central Valley Congressional race that’s captured the eyes of the nation

November 3, 2022 / By
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As election day inches closer and closer, California voters will get their chance to voice who they want representing them in government at the local, state, and federal races.