Memorial Day weekend signals the unofficial start of summer. There are many ways people celebrate this occasion. Some people take a trip out of town, visit local mountains, hang out at the beach, or schedule a picnic in the park or their backyards.
Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health (LACDMH) kicked off its Take Action for Mental Health Los Angeles County campaign on May 1. The campaign includes nearly 190 countywide events hosted by grantees that will provide well-being, resilience, and connection.
Kern Sol News has learned that the California Attorney General’s Office is reviewing the child molestation case against Kern County Supervisor Zack Scrivner. The Kern County Sheriff’s Office began the investigation against Scrivner on April 23. But the AG’s office is not saying much else about the case. An email from the AG press office to Kern Sol News reads, “At this point all we can confirm is that we are reviewing the case.”
California State Sen. Steven Bradford (D-Inglewood), 64, says the “time is right” and he is “up to the challenge” of becoming the next Lieutenant Governor of California.
facebooktwitterinstagram “I am honored and excited to continue my basketball career at CSUB and play alongside my brother, Kadar,” said Bentley Waller. “I am grateful
A crowd of women, 100 to be exact, attended Hawthorne’s 2nd Annual Mother’s Day Brunch & Awards Ceremony. The amazing event took place at the Hawthorne Memorial Center, on Saturday, May 11, 2024, 11:00-2:30 pm. The celebration included a keynote speech, an outstanding music performance, and a delicious brunch.
The Kern County Board of Supervisors held its first meeting since the allegations of Kern County Second District Supervisor Zack Scrivner allegedly sexually assaulting one of his children last month. Scrivner was absent from the Board Meeting.
Following a national search that fielded dozens of highly-qualified candidates, Cal State Bakersfield Director of Athletics Kyle Conder announced Friday that Ari Wideman has been selected as just the fourth Head Coach in the history of the Roadrunner women’s basketball program.
In a press conference held on Tuesday morning outside City Hall, Councilwoman Heather Hutt urged the Los Angeles City Council to support the motion to ban businesses within the city limits that don’t accept cash as a form of payment.
Airbnb is inviting customers to stay overnight in the bedroom where the late pop superstar Prince composed his groundbreaking tracks. Patrons are even invited to enjoy a private tour of the Purple Rain house, which is filled with the icon’s keepsakes.
At this time of year, many preschool parents are worrying about whether their child will be ready for kindergarten. What are the things their child should learn? Do they need to make alphabet flash cards? Invest in worksheets so kids can practice math. I talked with kindergarten teachers to find out what they think kids need to know to be kindergarten-ready. You may be surprised: Readiness for school, teachers say, does not mean that your child will have mastered all the kindergarten skills on Day One. Instead, it means that your child will take pleasure in learning how to do things on their own.
The highly anticipated literary event of the year returned to the campus of the University of Southern California (USC). The Los Angeles Times Festival of Books continues to get bigger, better, and more popular each year.
The global jazz community celebrated Jazz Appreciation Month in various ways during April. International Jazz Day is another noteworthy event.
A 29-year-old suspect has been apprehended following a break-in at Getty House, the official residence of Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass. The incident took place at approximately 6:40 a.m. on April 21, when the suspect allegedly smashed a back window to gain entry into the Hancock Park home.
The latest report from the USC Annenberg Inclusion Initiative reflected on the strides forward and the persistent obstacles women professionals in the music industry face.
In tribute to the promising young African American scholars of Bakersfield, the Kappa Omega Omega Chapter, in collaboration with the Bakersfield Ivy Legacy Foundation, proudly presented the African American Graduation Awards Program. On the evening of April 16th, 2024, amidst a gathering of locals, families, and esteemed officials, the Bakersfield High School Harvey Auditorium at 1241 G Street shone brightly, illuminating the achievements of African American graduates.
Photographs serve as historical records, framing both big moments and small ones. Those images evoke a range of emotions such as passion, sadness, joy, nostalgia and more, connecting us emotionally to the history captured in them.
In a 2022 most recent study, Kern County Public Health detected 200 positive new cases of HIV in Kern County. Highest increase in HIV in 20 years. Between the tides of stigma to advancements in treatment of HIV, Patrick Salazar (HIV Program Coordinator for Kern County Public Health) spoke to South Kern News to go into depth about HIV-related issues.
Every parent has certain preconceived ideas of how their child will fit into our complex world. The unexpected joy of parenthood is accepting that each child has unique abilities and challenges — some of which may be difficult to initially understand. I began my career as an early childhood educator and was privileged to teach children from all types of backgrounds and abilities. My professional training gave me the skills to develop personalized strategies for a child who was experiencing learning challenges.
A joyous and jubilant group gathered at Lavender Blue Restaurant Lounge, 3310 W. Manchester Blvd., Inglewood, California on a cool, overcast day, Thursday, April 4, 2024.
