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California Attorney General and Secretary of State files lawsuit against Fresno County
FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – Sacramento files a lawsuit against Fresno County challenging the recently passed initiative known as “Measure A.” The State says this measure bypasses a state law that moved these elections to presidential election cycles. The city is working with the state to strike down the measure. Fresno County says Sacramento should stay […]
Good Sports: Livingston native signs with Los Angeles Angels as undrafted free agent
With the MLB Draft coming to a close, right-handed pitcher Cesar Avila anxiously waited by his phone."Be ready for that call to be an Angel," he said. "And then fair enough, I got that call."Twenty rounds came and went, but the Livingston native finally got his shot -- a chance to sign with the Angels as an undrafted free agent."I wasn't always the top prospect in baseball and all that stuff, so I knew it was going to be a grind," he said.Avila's path to the draft has been unconventional, to say the least."I wasn't really thinking about pitching --...
‘This is serious, you need to leave’: Bodfish residents urged to evacuate
The destructive Borel Fire tripled in size in 24 hours torching thousands of acres, destroying homes, and spurring evacuations. A lot of residents have already packed and left town, but some are staying. They're worried about looters.
SJV WATER: “Groundhog day meets purgatory.” The tale of the sinking Tule subbasin
When you’re done, you’re done. And the Delano-Earlimart Irrigation District Groundwater Sustainability Agency (GSA) is done. The district recently issued its new groundwater plan — purposely without coordination among the other groundwater agencies in the Tule subbasin. In the San Joaquin Valley water world, that’s the equivalent...
Tehachapi Mountain Festival includes parade, family fun, rodeo and more
Tropical Storm Hilary shut down most of last year’s Tehachapi Mountain Festival, but it didn’t dampen community spirit and this year’s event is expected to be better than ever. Held on the third weekend of August since 1963, the festival is the largest of a growing list...
Tejon Ranch Seeks $62MM Public Bond to Double Warehouses Near Grapevine
Expanding Commerce Center to 20 Million Square Feet. Tejon Ranch, California’s largest private landowner, is aiming to more than double the size of its retail outlets and warehouses near the base of the Grapevine, just south of Bakersfield. This ambitious expansion will be funded by a $61.6 million municipal bond.
New battery installation comes online in eastern Kern
A San Francisco-based energy company has flipped the switch on a $400 million battery installation next to its 4-year-old solar farm in the Rosamond area. Clearway Energy Group's 147-megawatt Rosamond Central Battery Energy Storage System is the company's first battery retrofit project, made up of lithium-ion batteries delivering power for four hours nightly to support the reliability of California's power grid.
Kern County hosts 2024 Americans with Disabilities Act conference
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The public was invited to celebrate the 34th anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act on Friday. On July 26, 1990, President George H.W. Bush signed the Act into law. The act prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities within all public and private areas.
California's Park Fire continues to grow as thousands flee to escape 7th largest inferno in state history
The Park Fire burning near the Northern California city of Chico is continuing to expand rapidly and devour the pristine landscape as thousands of firefighters from near and far descend upon the region to get a handle on the wildfire while residents flee and the flames consume dozens of buildings.
Panama-Buena Vista Union School District: Nurturing excellence through innovation
The Panama-Buena Vista Union School District is committed to excellence in education. Composed of a diverse community of learners, educators and families, P-BVUSD focuses not only on academic achievements but also holistic student development and community engagement. Through robust visual and performing arts programs, proactive health initiatives, pre-career pathway technical...
Northbound I-15 closed near Barstow after semi hauling lithium batteries catches fire
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The California Highway Patrol -Barstow asked drivers Saturday to avoid travel on Northbound Interstate 15 at Afton Canyon Road in Baker, CA. On Friday, at approximately 5:57 am, officers called to a traffic crash on Interstate 15 (I-15) northbound, near milepost marker 15 SBD 113.00,...
Big Lots closures in California: Here’s which stores are shutting down
With Big Lots expected to shut down stores nationwide, closures are expected in California. The discount retailer said it would close dozens of stores throughout the country in its quarterly report filed in June, but didn’t disclose information on which stores will be affected. The company said inflation, cost of goods, and competitive and economic […]
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