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Environment
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Kern’s third annual Women’s March raises awareness to many issues
More than 3,500 people marched the streets of downtown Bakersfield Saturday for Kern County’s third annual Women’s March at Mill Creek Park.
The marchers, varying in race, age, sexual orientation and gender identity, made their voices heard as they chanted phrases, such as, “My body, my choice!” and “Si, se puede!” and “This is what democracy looks like!”
Thousands showed up in support of a myriad of issues and policies.
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State officials recommend new rules for controversial pesticide chlorpyrifos
In an effort to protect “human health and the environment,” state officials issued temporary recommendations this month for growers in California regulating a pesticide commonly used in Kern County — chlorpyrifos.
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Rexland Acres youth ready to kick off soccer season with new indoor field
Kids in southeast Bakersfield will soon have a new soccer complex — thanks to their own advocacy.
Construction crews broke ground this week on a new indoor soccer field in Rexland Acres after a coalition of community members — many of them students — fought for at least three years for state, county and grant funding.
Delano leader carries on mother’s legacy with pesticide and youth advocacy
Editor’s Note: To celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, South Kern Sol is highlighting notable latinos in Kern County who are working to create positive change in their community.
In oil-rich Kern County, Arvin poised to regulate petroleum companies for first time in 53 years
By Marcos Cabrera
After months of inaction, Arvin City Council members will decide this month whether to impose new regulations on future oil and gas facilities in the city of Arvin, potentially pushing petroleum operations back 300 feet from homes and schools.
Gustavo Aguirre talks about IVAN app for reporting local environmental hazards on In the 661
Gustavo Aguirre talks about how youth leaders collaborated to create a new app, IVAN, for environmental justice.