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California’s heat waves cause problems for farmers, increases prices for consumers
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) – This summer’s repeated heat waves have caused more than high energy bills and increased fire danger. The high temperatures are causing problems for farmers, as well. The impact on California table grapes supplies has been harsh, with the heat causing vines to shut down, with picking crews working fewer hours. The […]
Researchers testing autonomous aircraft, water 'boba balls' to slow spread of CA wildfires
With concerns over a destructive wildfire season growing in California, researchers in the San Francisco Bay Area are testing out a better way to fight back.Although nobody moves at the speed of a wildfire, the startup Rain is working on a way to potentially knock out the flames before they have a chance to accelerate.RELATED: Fire scientists say bigger, faster-growing wildfires expected in California: Here's what to know"And at the end of the day, it's about providing enough speed and force to provide that initial knockdown," says Max Brodie, CEO of Rain.The company is perfecting software for fully autonomous, uncrewed...
Gov. Newsom visits Kern River Valley, proclaims emergency for Borel Fire devastations
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Governor Gavin Newsom visited the Kern River Valley Tuesday to announce he signed an emergency proclamation to secure additional state resources but also said he’s been in touch with President Biden and the White House to see what more federal resources can be secured. “This was exactly how we imagined early […]
Dear Editor – “Fix California” Claps Back
I am Nick Meade, Executive Director for Fix California, and I noticed you published the article “Scam Alert – There is Nothing Wrong with Your Voter Registration” on our organization yesterday, July 29, 2024. I would like to go on the record regarding three specific inaccurate details...
Wide Open Spaces were enjoyed by all at the California Mid-State Fair
NORTH COUNTY — Now that the 78th California Mid-State Fair (CMSF) has come to a close, we’re here to celebrate the highlights from the 12 days of family fun, concerts, animal auctions, pageants, and everything in between. The CMSF opened at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, July 17, with...
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