South Kern Sol
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Bakersfield’s Trans Community Demands Justice
The indignity of being misgendered is a fate that has befallen too many in the trans community, even after they are murdered.
Lessons From A Box Of Raisins
"I believe that teenagers should experience working in the fields. This job definitely has a lot to teach."Farmworker Advocates Give Cesar Chavez Film a Thumbs Up
By Daniel Jimenez and Alfredo Camacho / South Kern Sol
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. — A day before the release of Cesar Chavez, the film, on March 27, farmworker advocates, children and elders gathered at Maya Cinemas in Bakersfield to watch the film alongside members of the Chavez family...
As Obamacare Deadline Approaches, South Kern Residents Review Their Coverage Status
By Alfredo Camacho for South Kern Sol
The March 31 deadline to sign up for Affordable Care Act health plans is less than two weeks away...
After Suicide of Transgender Teen, LGBTQ Youth and Supporters Gather to Address Suicide and Bullying
By Dean Welliver
In the wake of a recent suicide of a transgender male Bakersfield College student, community members gathered in downtown Bakersfield earlier this month to learn about how they can support LGBTQ teens in crisis...
Why I Worked to Restrict Tobacco and Alcohol Use in South Kern Parks, and How We Won
By Chris Romo for South Kern Sol
“The purpose of life is not to be happy...
How Will Common Core Help Golden Valley High Students Meet Their Academic Goals?
By Yultzin Angeles / South Kern Sol
California schools recently opted-in to new education standards, known as Common Core, that aim to fundamentally change the way K-12 students are instructed and tested...
Fracking Question Looms Over 21st Congressional District Race
By Alfredo Camacho / South Kern Sol
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. — While Kern County is known for being a top producer of agricultural goods in the state, that reputation could one day be surpassed by the mass production of another valuable commodity: energy...
‘Dream Fund’ Making College More Attainable for Undocumented Students
By Yesenia Ayala for South Kern Sol
Pictured above: College Dream Fund scholarship recipients at the Proyecto de Compasion annual fundraiser benefiting the College Dream Fund held on February 14th, 2014 / Photo courtesy of Joe Serrano
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Safety and Water Among Top Issues for South Kern Residents
By Alfredo Camacho for South Kern Sol
This past Tuesday South Kern Sol attended the Building Healthy Communities Central Table Meeting, a community-wide collaboration opportunity informing members of local issues, such as proposed changes to discipline in area schools, addressing access to fresh fruits and vegetables, neighborhood security, and environmental issues...
Garden Pathways Helps Youth Turn their Lives Around After Prison
By Alfredo Camacho for South Kern Sol
Ed. Note: In 2012 Californian voters approved Proposition 36, the Three Strikes Reform Act of 2012, to address harsh sentences for “strikers” convicted of non-violent, non-serious crimes...
ICE Stops Arresting Immigrants at Kern County Courthouses
By Reyna Olaguez for South Kern Sol
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. – Immigration Customs Enforcement (ICE) will no longer arrest immigrants at Kern County Courthouses, announced a top ICE official on January 10...
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