Featured

Sol on the Street: Thanksgiving Edition

November 27, 2024 / By

What will you be thankful for this Thanksgiving Day? For some, the holiday season can be the time to reflect on what they feel gratitude for, especially with their loved ones. 

Environmental groups file suit against local carbon capture project 

November 26, 2024 / By

A coalition of environmental groups filed a lawsuit to stop a carbon capture project approved in October by the Kern County Board of Supervisors.

Governor Newsom unveils California Jobs First Economic Blueprint to drive regional job growth

November 22, 2024 / By

Photo from Governor Newsom’s livestream yesterday.

Governor Gavin Newsom unveiled the California Jobs First Economic Blueprint yesterday, introducing a plan to create good-paying jobs and boost regional economic growth by leveraging local strengths.

Kern Deputy Public Defenders, Investigators petition to leave SEIU Local 521 

November 4, 2024 / By

Jacob Evans, Kern County Deputy Public Defender

There’s dissension in the ranks of a local labor unit that has petitioned to break away from the Service Employees International Union Local 521 and form its own association.

Appellate court rules negotiations between UFW and Wonderful Co. can continue

October 25, 2024 / By

In a significant legal victory for the United Farm Workers union, a state appellate court ruled on Thursday that negotiations could continue between United Farm Workers Union and Wonderful Company. 

SEIU 521 union members picket against their leadership

October 21, 2024 / By

SEIU 521 members said it’s the first time they have picketed against their leadership

A group of union members of Service Employees International Union Local 521 in Bakersfield say they are sorely discontented and held a picket downtown last Friday dubbed a “Call to Action.”