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Creating a College Going Culture In Arvin

November 4, 2015 / By

By Yesenia Aguilar for South Kern Sol

I hear it all the time: Arvin High Students don’t graduate.

Automated Voter Registration: Will It Help Poll Turnout?

November 3, 2015 / By

South Kern Sol, Randy Villegas

Last month California Governor Jerry Brown signed into law the New Motor Voter Law, which will automatically register eligible voters when they apply for or renew a driver’s license at any California Department of Motor Vehicles.

Reflections on a Weekend Devoted to Youth Media

October 30, 2015 / By

By Randy Villegas

Univision journalist and anchor Jorge Ramos, who recently gained attention for standing up to GOP Presidential contender Donald Trump, explained the work he does as “being the voice of those who don’t have a voice.”

Kern Delegation Looks to Vallejo Schools for Restorative Justice Model

October 22, 2015 / By

South Kern Sol, News Report, Clara Bruno

When Dr. Ramona Bishop took up her post as superintendent of Vallejo City Unified School District, she faced an uphill battle in overturning some troubling statistics.

Activists Call on Courts for Action on DACA/DAPA

October 21, 2015 / By

South Kern Sol, Randy Villegas

Today I joined with Dolores Huerta and the Kern Coalition for Citizenship in calling for action on two federal programs that would protect thousands of families from being torn apart.

Arvin Action Park Pedals Towards Approval

October 19, 2015 / By

 

South Kern Sol, News Report, Randy Villegas

There’s soon to be a new half-pipe in town.