A Kern County social media influencer is picking up the pieces after thieves broke into her car and stole thousands of dollars worth of professional equipment — and the community she has spent years supporting is now rallying behind her.
Mariela Orozco has 2 million followers on TikTok and thousands more on Instagram. She began her career working in the fields before becoming an influencer in 2020, using her platform to help small business owners who are just starting out or struggling to grow.
“People reach out to me and I try to find a way to help them,” Orozco said…