Stories by Issue
Monthly Archives: July 2017
Youth Commentary: Why Introducing Universal Health Care in California is Important to Me
South Kern Sol, Cassidy Sheppard
I was born and raised in California. I was born into a middle-class family, but due to unfortunate circumstances my family became poor.
Kern High School District to Pay $670 Thousand to Settle Discrimination Lawsuit
South Kern Sol, Michael Wafford
The Kern High School District reached a settlement this week with 20 plaintiffs in a 204 lawsuit that alleged the district disproportionately disciplined students of color.
Bakersfield Residents Seek Police Reforms at City Council Meeting
South Kern Sol, Dean Welliver
A month after a teenage girl says she was beaten by police officers and attacked by their police dog, community members expressed their outrage to the Bakersfield City Council.
Health 4 All Must Not Exclude Transgender Population
South Kern Sol, Dean Welliver
Gender dysphoria is a condition of significant distress and discomfort with one’s sex assigned at birth not aligning with the gender that one identifies with, a condition that many transgender and gender nonconforming individuals experience.
What Are People Doing For Fun This Summer?
Kaelani Burja, South Kern Sol
As summer of 2017 moves along, young people of Kern County have to find what’s fun for them to do with their free time as school is not in session.
DiGiorgio Action Park Will Hold Grand Opening
By Marcus Castro
The youth-led movement to get a skatepark in Arvin will finally make its way to the grand opening event of DiGiorgio Action Park.
December Police Shooting Ruled Within Guidelines and Policy
By Marcus Castro
The police shooting in December 2016 that killed 76-year-old Francisco Serna has been ruled within state and federal guidelines and within Bakersfield Police Department policy.
Mixed Feelings On Fireworks In Kern County
By Veronica Morley
As the Fourth of July approaches, regulations and restrictions have been placed in order to ensure a safe and legal celebration.