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Crusaders open league against rival Trona
Immanuel Christian football had a very short preseason of two games including an improved performance against Kern Resource Center. But the Crusaders are entering Hi-Lo league and opening against rival Trona on Friday. Kickoff is 7 p.m. “I know they are quick on the sweep. They have experience at quarterback,...
Hollywood Power Couple Lists Rancho Mirage Estate Behind the Historic Estates Gates of Tamarisk Country Club
A rare opportunity has emerged in the heart of Rancho Mirage as a notable Hollywood Producer and his wife list their mid-century modern estate located within the exclusive Historic Estates of Tamarisk Country Club.
Crusaders take a step forward in road loss
Immanuel Christian football played Kern Resource Center in its first road game of the season, and fell to the Warriors 44-14. The Crusaders had a better performance than in their season-opening 62-0 home loss to Laton. The Crusaders trailed the Warriors 8-0 at the end of the first quarter. Both...
Warming trend continues in Kern County
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A warming trend is in place as temperatures increaseon Wednesday and Thursday. Expect Thursday as the Peak Heat Day (highest Heat Risk) of the next Heat Wave. During this time, Probability of Measurable Precipitation remains at near zero percent with a change in temperatures and weather by Friday. This consensus will […]
Can California's power grid handle latest heat wave?
As temperatures rise, so does the strain on the state's power grid. With that comes worries about brownouts or blackouts.With heat wave after heat wave baking communities throughout Southern California, is the strain on the power grid putting residents in danger of seeing Flex Alerts?"Several consecutive days of high heat, along with warmer than usual nighttime temperatures can lead to power outages because electric equipment is unable to cool sufficiently between periods of heavy use," Southern California Edison spokesperson Reggie Kumar said.Powerful heat wave hitting Southern California: Here's what to expectSouthern California Edison encourages residents to help eliminate the stress on the power grid by conserving energy during peak demand, between 4 p.m.-9 p.m.So far, Edison says there appears to be no danger of residents ending up in the dark."This time, our system is performing well, we are seeing the benefits of all work completed over the past several years on equipment replacement, upgrades and electric grid hardening," Kumar said.Amid the extreme heat, Southern California Edison suggests:- Avoid charging electric vehicles- Avoid using major appliances- Charge phones and laptops during off-peak hours- Keep thermostat on 78 degrees when home and 85 degrees when away
This is what happens to mountain lions that attack people in California
After a 5-year-old boy was mauled by a large mountain lion in a popular Southern California picnic area over the weekend, prompting wildlife officials to euthanize the big cat, authorities said in these circumstances, they have no choice but to put the animal down. In the most recent attack, which occurred on Sept. 1 […]
New CIF rules statewide regulate when high school teams can practice, play in extreme heat
SACRAMENTO -- Another heat wave impacting most of the Sacramento region starting Wednesday is expected to send temperatures soaring back above 100 degrees. A new law went into effect in California on Jan. 1, 2024, requiring schools to have a "written emergency action plan" concerning medical emergencies like heat illness. The California Interscholastic Federation (CIF), the governing body for high school sports in the state, mandated new rules for athletes playing and practicing in extreme heat that are now in effect this year. The CIF says the changes were nearly unanimously voted for by school districts statewide. "I think our coaches in the...
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