Several counties have banned recreation on rivers that flow from the Sierra Nevada because of swift currents and fatalities.
Tag: Kern County (Calif)
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California Wildflower Scientist Searches for Rare Species After Wet Winter
A wet winter has provided a narrow window for botanists to search for wildflowers that have been lying dormant for years in California.
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Far-Right Critics Vex McCarthy in His Bakersfield District, Too
The Republican divisions posing problems for Representative Kevin McCarthy have been playing out not only on the House floor but also in his hometown, a red area of blue California.
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What’s More Important for This Town: A Library or a Police Station?
In a community known for cross-country glory, the library is a vital resource for families who eke out a living in the fields. But city leaders want their crowded police force to move in.
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California Shows Why Fossil Fuels Are So Hard to Quit
Dozens of state and local budgets depend heavily on tax revenue from oil, gas and coal to fund schools, hospitals and more. Replacing that money is turning out to be a major challenge in the fight against climate change.