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New Legal Standards: California Takes Steps to Crack Down on Housing Discrimination

by Stefi Mar | May 23, 2023 | Bakersfield, Local, Los Angeles, Valleys | 0

Since the early 1990s, landlords and managers nationwide have partnered with law enforcement to implement “crime-free housing” policies. These policies aim to reduce criminal activities such as drug use and gang activity.

Local Leaders Discuss How They Prioritize Their Mental Health

by Stefi Mar | May 23, 2023 | Bakersfield, Health, Local | 0

Prioritizing mental health can be difficult for many people especially when busy. Many local leaders have a variety of roles that keep them on the go every day. For Mental Health Awareness month Kern Sol News checked in with different leaders in Bakersfield to see how they prioritize their mental health.

First Annual Malcolm X Human Rights Breakfast Raises Awareness and Funds for The Next Generation

by Stefi Mar | May 16, 2023 | Local, Los Angeles, Valleys | 0

This past weekend, Fixins Soul Kitchen in downtown LA was host to the first annual Malcolm X Human Rights Breakfast. According to Torrence Brannon-Reese, Founding Director of FAMLI, inc., and creator of this event, “I was astonished to learn that no one in Los Angeles, over the past 50 plus years, had ever held a breakfast in honor of Minister Malcolm.”

California Fast Food Franchise Owners Say Proposed Law Would Kill Their Businesses

by Stefi Mar | May 16, 2023 | Bakersfield, Local, Los Angeles, State, Valleys | 0

Nathan Carter wore numerous hats while working at McDonald’s restaurants. Eventually, he became the owner of several locations of the fast-food business in Los Angeles.

STD Rates In Kern County: A Q&A With Patrick Salazar From Kern Public Health Department

by Stefi Mar | May 9, 2023 | Bakersfield, Health, Local | 0

With Sexually Transmitted Diseases and infections on the rise in Kern County, Kern Sol News spoke to Patrick Salazar, the program manager with the Kern County Public Health Department.

Cinco de Mayo – A Celebration of Latinx Revindication in the U.S.

by Stefi Mar | May 2, 2023 | Bakersfield, Local, Los Angeles, Valleys | 0

The fifth of May, Cinco de Mayo, is a holiday that celebrates the Battle of Puebla, which took place in 1862 near the Mexican city of Puebla. On this day, the Mexican army, led by General Ignacio Zaragoza, defeated the French in their attempt to take over the country.

ACC Offers Programs To Help Residents Afford Electric Vehicles

by Stefi Mar | May 2, 2023 | Bakersfield, Local | 0

A multitude of Access Clean California (ACC) programs are now taking applications to help residents, including those in Kern County, receive grants or rebates for purchasing or leasing electric vehicles.

Rams Picks Go O-Line and D-Line First

by James Luckey | May 2, 2023 | Valleys, Local, NFL, Sports | 0

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Los Angeles Times Festival of Book: Reading, Writing, Rhymes and Rhythms

by Stefi Mar | Apr 25, 2023 | Local, Los Angeles, Valleys | 0

A large diverse crowd of book lovers assembled on the campus of University of Southern California this past weekend, April 22-23, 2023. The event was held from 10:00-6:00pm on Saturday, and 10:00-5:00pm on Sunday.

2023 French Quarter Festival presented by Chevron: It’s Time to Party

by Stefi Mar | Apr 25, 2023 | Local, Los Angeles, Valleys | 0

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Unpacking Sexual Health: Demanding Change for Our Communities

by Stefi Mar | Apr 25, 2023 | Bakersfield, Health, Local, Los Angeles, Valleys | 0

As Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) Awareness Month draws to a close, it’s the perfect time to get real about how STIs impact our communities.

Umoja Students Tour HBCU’s

by Stefi Mar | Apr 18, 2023 | Bakersfield, Education, Local | 0

Over spring break, Umoja Community at Bakersfield College offered students a life-changing trip to visit Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).