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Celebrate Water Day at the Kern County Fair
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Water Day at the Kern County Fair is set for Sept. 27., and organizers have plenty of activities planned. Jenny Holtermann, Executive Director of the Water Association of Kern County, joined 17 News to talk about the event. Holtermann said on Sept. 27 starting at 3 p.m. at the Kern County […]
Go & Do: Annual Cancer Run/Walk Festival is work of heart
Have you been looking for a way for you and your family to get out of the house and have fun together in Bakersfield?. Look no further than the Kern County Cancer Foundation’s Annual Cancer Run/Walk Festival to be held from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 14 at The Park at River Walk.
Labor Day weekend brings triple-digit heat
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Get ready for some triple-digit heat temperatures in Kern County this holiday weekend. It’s going to be hot all the way through Labor Day. We’ll get a little break with temperatures dropping to the upper 90s for a bit before heating back up again next week. Make sure to drink plenty […]
Flooded problems: Fed policies may cost residents more, but still leave them at risk
An Associated Press review has found that thousands of people may be paying more for flood insurance or remain unaware of the dangers of dam failures because of conflicting federal policies. The Federal Emergency Management Agency offers a way for communities to earn discounts on flood insurance by taking steps to reduce risks. One option is to share information about places that could get inundated if a dam were to fail. But some federal agencies, such as the Bureau of Reclamation, have restricted the release of inundation maps for their dams. The bureau told the AP it plans to relax restrictions over the next eight years.
California Issues More Marijuana Recalls for Illegal Pesticide Use
The Marijuana Herald - Marijuana news and information California officials have issued a mandatory recall of two additional marijuana products for using an illegal pesticide. On Thursday, the Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) issued a consumer advisory regarding the mandatory recall of the following legal marijuana products: Jack Herer Curepen premium THC oil vape cartridge, 1,000 milligrams. Animal Cookies Live Resin Diamonds concentrate, … Continue reading The post California Issues More Marijuana Recalls for Illegal Pesticide Use appeared first on The Marijuana Herald.
‘Don’t forget who you are,’ says outgoing Cal Cities President Daniel Parra
Kayla Sherwood is a contributing editor for Western City. She can be reached at ksherwood@calcities.org. Fowler Mayor Daniel Parra will conclude his 2023-24 term as League of California Cities President in October. He sat down with Western City to reflect on his term as president, his path to local office, and his advice for young leaders. This conversation has been edited for length and clarity.
‘Welcome to Plathville’ Star Ethan Plath ‘Definitely’ Won’t Visit Ex-Wife Olivia on California Trip
Welcome to Plathville’s Ethan Plath recently arrived in California after traveling from Minnesota on his motorcycle, but he won’t be paying a visit to his ex-wife Olivia Plath while he’s in the state. Ethan, 26, shared a series of photos of his road trip via Instagram on Saturday, August 31, captioning the post, “Over 10,000 […]
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