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Meet the Team of In the 661: Kiyoshi Tomono
Kiyoshi Tomono is the host for Kern’s newest webcast: In the 661. Take a look at this special segment to learn more about our host Kiyoshi Tomono.
Alejandra Alberto, South Kern Sol reporter, discusses the experiences of local undocumented youth on In the 661
South Kern Sol youth reporter, Alejandra Alberto, shares the story she wrote about DACA students and her experience reporting on this issue.
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.
Nataly Santamaria talks about how promotoras help improve physical and mental health of communities in Kern County on In the 661
Nataly Santamaria from Vison y Compromiso talks about how promotoras work to increase health outcomes among the Kern County community.
Mily Trevino of Lideres Campesinas talks about the #Metoo movement on In the 661
Mily Trevino the founder of Lideres Campesinas talks about her organizations connection to the #metoo movement and the risk of female farm workers to sexual assault.
Marisol Guillen talks about healthcare enrollment efforts through Community Health Initiatives in In the 661
Marisol Guillen from Community Health Initiatives talks about their healthcare enrollment efforts with the Kern County community and the barriers people experience in rural areas to enroll in healthcare insurance.
Lyndsi Andreas talks about KHSD school discipline lawsuit settlement on In the 661
Lyndsi Andreas from Greater Bakersfield Legal Assistance talks about the disproportionate suspensions, involuntary transfers, and expulsions of African American and Latino students within the Kern High School District, the school-to-prison pipeline, and the restorative justice disciplinary frameworks being implemented in the KHSD now.
KHSD Trustee Jeff Flores discusses redistricting and concerns of his district on In the 661
Jeff Flores talks about the Kern High School District’s decision to redistrict and the district’s possible solutions to the overcrowding at Arvin High School.
Jack Becker talks about bike safety and Bike Bakersfield on In the 661
In this segment of In the 661, Jack Becker of Bike Bakersfield talks about what they are doing in Arvin to improve health outcomes!
Joey Williams talks about youth voter rates on In the 661
By: In the 661
Joey Williams from Faith in the Valley talks about youth voter turnout in Kern County, how youth can stay informed, and the importance of youth voices when it comes to the electoral process.