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🚧 Update on Striping Operation along SR-269 in Avenal, CA
The time displayed is local to the original 511 traffic site in California. Local authorities have initiated a striping operation that affects SR-269 from 3rd Avenue/S Tulare Street (West) to Hydril Road. Drivers commuting through this area are advised to be cautious of workers and equipment on the road and to anticipate potential delays. Please consider alternative routes if possible to avoid disruptions to your travel plans. This maintenance work is crucial for ensuring road safety and clarity of lane markings. The local transportation agency appreciates the public's patience and cooperation during this time.
California county's farm bureau sues over state monitoring of groundwater
HANFORD, Calif. (AP) — A lawsuit has been filed over California’s decision to take over monitoring groundwater use in part of the fertile San Joaquin Valley under a landmark law aimed at protecting the vital resource. The Kings County Farm Bureau and two landowners filed a lawsuit last week over a decision by the State Water Resources Control Board in April to place the Tulare Lake Subbasin on so-called probationary status. The move placed state officials, instead of local officials, in charge of tracking how much water is pumped from the ground in a region that state officials deemed had failed to come up with a plan to sustainably manage the resource. The lawsuit alleges the move went beyond the board’s authority in “an act of State overreach” that could devastate the largely agricultural county of about 150,000 people halfway between Los Angeles and San Francisco. “This battle is about saving the community of Kings County,” the farm bureau said in a statement Thursday.
Sinking land, dry wells and accusations are plentiful in Kings County – but no solutions in sight
Relations among Kings County groundwater entities have gone from bad to worse after the state put the region on probation for its inability to come up with a cohesive plan to curb furious overpumping that has sunk huge swaths of land, dried up wells and caused other problems. After a...
Kings County Farm Bureau sues state for placing the region on probation because of groundwater woes
The Kings County Farm Bureau and two of its farmer members have filed suit against the state Water Resources Control Board, claiming the board exceeded its jurisdiction when it placed the Tulare Lake groundwater subbasin on probation April 16. A writ of mandate was filed May 15 in Kings County...
Kings County Farm Bureau sues over state monitoring of groundwater
(AP) — A lawsuit has been filed over California’s decision to take over monitoring groundwater use in part of the The post Kings County Farm Bureau sues over state monitoring of groundwater appeared first on The Business Journal.
🚧 Utility Work Update on SR-43 Flint Avenue, Kings County, CA
The time displayed is local to the original 511 traffic site in California. The latest update on utility work being conducted in Kings County affects SR-43 Flint Avenue and its vicinity. Travelers using SR-43 Flint Avenue should anticipate potential delays, detours, or temporary closures while the work is being completed. Please consider alternative routes and plan accordingly to avoid any inconvenience. The utility work's completion time has not been specified, and updates will follow as they become available. Local residents and travelers are advised to follow traffic signs and remain mindful of the working crews for everyone's safety.
Third San Joaquin Valley groundwater basin recommended for state probation
Subsidence has reared its head again as a key factor cited by state Water Resources Control Board staff for recommending that the Kaweah groundwater subbasin be placed on probation – the first step toward possible state takeover of groundwater pumping. The recommendation was contained in a draft report released...
Report: Central Valley tourism spending hits $3 billion
Central Valley tourism continued its upward trajectory in 2023, with the four-county area generating about $3 billion in travel-related spending The post Report: Central Valley tourism spending hits $3 billion appeared first on The Business Journal.
🚧 Update on SR-269 Striping Operation: Avenal, CA Impact Zones
The time displayed is local to the original 511 traffic site in California. Residents and commuters in Avenal, CA, are advised of ongoing striping operations on SR-269, impacting travel from 3rd Avenue/S Tulare Street (West) to Hydril Road. Road maintenance crews are active in the area, and while enhancements to road safety markings are underway, travelers should plan for potential delays. Motorists are urged to exercise caution, adhere to posted signage, and allow extra travel time when navigating through the construction zones. The update ensures awareness of the operational areas and encourages the public to stay informed on potential traffic pattern changes during the improvements.
🚧 Update: Striping Operation on SR-269 from 3rd Avenue/S Tulare Street to Hydril Road
The time displayed is local to the original 511 traffic site in California. Local transportation authorities have announced that there is an ongoing striping operation on SR-269 starting at the intersection of 3rd Avenue/S Tulare Street (West) and extending to Hydril Road. Residents and commuters in Avenal, California are advised to be aware of the potential impact this work may have on traffic flow and local travel times. As this is a key operation to maintain road safety and infrastructure, please plan your routes accordingly to accommodate the presence of work crews. Your patience and cooperation are appreciated during this essential maintenance.
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