Stories by Issue
Education
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Kern High School District to Pay $670 Thousand to Settle Discrimination Lawsuit
South Kern Sol, Michael Wafford
The Kern High School District reached a settlement this week with 20 plaintiffs in a 204 lawsuit that alleged the district disproportionately disciplined students of color.
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More Investments Need to be Made Into High-Need Students
By Randy Villegas
Parents, students, and community organizations held a press conference May 23 to launch an educational media campaign to encourage community participation in the school budget process known as the Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP).
Op-ed: Let’s Keep Up the Momentum on Pesticide Safety Wins
By Valerie Gorospe
Kern County recently said goodbye to Ruben Arroyo, a leader who worked hard to protect our communities from pesticide harms.
Do You Feel Safe at School — Students, Teachers Weigh In on Concealed Carry
By Kaelani Burja
Editor’s Note: Last fall The Kern High School District Trustees voted to allow non employees and teachers with Concealed Carry Weapon (CCW) permits to carry guns on campus.
Training Offers Lessons on Culture and Healing for Local Youth, Community Leaders
South Kern Sol, News Report, Randy Villegas
Local youth and civic leaders from around Kern County took part in a training earlier this month that organizers say is part of an effort to help foster healing through culture.