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Jessica Grimes: An advocate for students and her community
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.
Just because it’s hard doesn’t mean you don’t belong: Paula Parks shares her story
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.
Kern County COVID rates as mask mandate expires
The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) announced the statewide indoor masking mandate will expire on February 15, 2022, and will go back to the previous masking guidance, requiring only unvaccinated individuals to wear a mask in indoor public settings.CSU system announces caste being added to anti-discrimination policy
The Cal State University system has announced that they will be adding caste to their Interim CSU Policy Prohibiting Discrimination, Harassment, Sexual Misconduct, Sexual Exploitation, Dating Violence, Domestic Violence, Stalking, and Retaliation issued on January 1, 2022.
Woman helps provide food, necessities for homeless in Kern County
A local hero discusses her experience with helping the homeless.
Dulse Gastélum works with her family and friends to prepare food for the homeless for about 200 people, and at times she also gives them sweaters, blankets, and other necessities.
Lost Hills residents protest to stop their utility bill from increasing by an extra 100 dollars
Lost Hills residents are being asked to pay an extra 100 dollars on their water utility bill to remove a drainage to expand highway 46.