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Sol on the Street: How Has Social Media Affected Your Mental Health?
By: Alyssa Ramirez
“I feel social media has—I don’t want to say helped my mental health, but it has opened doors for me to make more connections and allowed me to voice my opinion.
Sol on the Street: What are your thoughts on vaping in the schools, and has it impacted you?
By: Angel Rivera
“For me, personally, I have asthma, so it affects me because my lungs don’t work really well, and that’s why I barely use the restroom at school there’s a lot of kids vaping in there.
Students fear attending class due to the DHS audit at CSUB
On Tuesday, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) conducted an on-site audit at CSU Bakersfield of two programs that serve international students.
Immigration Enforcement to Conduct Audit of CSUB Exchange Students
UPDATE: According to a second email from CSU Bakersfield, there are no plans for immigration efforts to be taken during the compliance audit on November 18.
McFarland Girls Win First Place in Cross Country County Championships, Advance to League Finals
On Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, Hart Memorial Park hosted Kern County’s cross-country championships. High Schools all over Kern County met at Hart Park to compete in this rigorous race, which determines which team moves on to the league finals.
Legal Clinics Provide Free Assistance at Know Your Rights Event
On Nov. 20 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., the Delano Guardians and Central Valley Empowerment Alliance (CVEA) will host a workshop in McFarland at the Church of the Living Savior, located at 149 Fifth Street.
Political Science Professor Discusses Possible Repercussions if ACA Subsidies Expire
The government shutdown ended on Wednesday without the extension of Affordable Care Act subsidies, which are tax credits set to expire in December 2025.
CAPK Halts Emergency Food Distributions as CalFresh Funds are Restored
After almost a week, Californians are starting to see their CalFresh Funds restored fully. According to a press release from Governor Gavin Newsom, the U.S.
SNAP Benefits to be Partially Funded as Community Efforts Attempt to Fill Gap
As the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is expected to be partially funded, the Community Action Partnership of Kern (CAPK) Food Bank is still hosting its food distributions.
‘We Are In A Healthcare Emergency’: Community Urges Rep. David Valadao To End Government Shutdown
“This shutdown didn’t happen by accident. It’s the result of a deliberate choice by Donald Trump and his allies in Congress, including David Valadao, to put politics and power ahead of the people they’re supposed to serve,” said Eriberto Fernandez from California Federation of Labor Unions.