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Derby Acres losing its only park due to state regulation
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A small community in western Kern County is losing its only park. Derby Acres Park will close because the oil company that owns the land is forfeiting its contract with the county. Kern County District 4 supervisor David Couch announced the park is closing, because of a new state law requiring […]
California lawmaker warns of 'financial catastrophe' if oil well rules aren't enforced
The California agency that regulates oil and gas operations concludes that a law on well-plugging does not apply to a merger of two giant fossil fuel companies, angering the law's author.
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