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Kern Youth Weigh In On Changes They Would Like to See in Their Community
By Randy Villegas
Editor’s Note: With the beginning of the new year, many people are thinking about change.
Kern Residents Protest Potential Repeal of the Affordable Care Act
By Randy Villegas
About a hundred protesters gathered outside of Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy’s office to advocate against the repeal of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), also known as “Obamacare” earlier this week.
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.
“Why Election Day is the most important day of your life”
By Randy Villegas
Tuesday November 8,
What seems like another date…
Is actually your opportunity to determine the future, and our fate.
In a Polarized World, A Call to Common Sense and Common Bonds
South Kern Sol, Commentary, Randy Villegas
In a political season that has become so polarizing, Americans are beginning to see their world through bi-polar lenses.
Celebrating the Fruits of Farmworker Overtime Pay in the Nation’s Capital
By Randy Villegas
WASHINGTON D.C. – As I did my weekly grocery shopping here in the nation’s capital, I stood in the produce section and smiled.
“We will be there in November, at the voting booth”
By Randy Villegas
Ed. Note. This piece was read at South Kern Sol’s Youth Summer Arts Festival on July 7, 2016 in Rexland Acres Park.
Lisa Green — Closing Libraries Won’t Make Us Safer
By Randy Villegas
During a recent Board of Supervisors meeting Kern County District Attorney Lisa Green declared that public safety must remain the top priority.
Jonathan Kozol Visits Bakersfield… and Inspires Me to Continue the Fight for Equity
South Kern Sol, Commentary, Randy Villegas
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. — Speaking at California State University in Bakersfield last quarter, writer Jonathan Kozol said children across the country are not getting the education they need.
Activists Give Trump his Wall in Cleveland
South Kern Sol, Commentary, Randy Villegas
CLEVELAND, Ohio — “The walls that they build, to keep us apart will never be as strong as the walls in our hearts” activists sang.