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These 11 California counties are most at risk for wildfires, FEMA map shows. Here’s where
Sacramento Bee via Yahoo News· 2 months agoCalifornia is no stranger to wildfires — and some regions are more at risk than others. While most...
Kern plays biggest role as California taps renewable energy to avoid blackouts
The Bakersfield Californian via Yahoo News· 11 months agoMay 28—Except for last week's reminder, so much happens in Kern's energy transformation lately it's easy to forget the county's sizable lead in California solar and wind energy production. State ...
Kern County leader named California Community College chancellor at system's pivotal time
LA Times via Yahoo News· 1 year agoSonya Christian, head of the Kern Community College District, was appointed to lead the largest system of higher education in the country at a crucial time of plunging enrollment.
Why the spread of organic farms may prompt growers to use more pesticide, not less
LA Times via Yahoo News· 1 month agoRobert Dedlow, owner of Kentor Canyon Farms in Fillmore, cuts organic thyme during a tour of his...
California vows to ban gas-fueled cars. But its record on big climate promises is mixed
LA Times via Yahoo News· 2 years agoPacific Coast Highway in Pacific Palisades is crowded with afternoon traffic on Aug. 25. (Myung J....
‘Fire weather days’ are increasing in the Inland Empire faster than rest of the country
The Desert Sun via Yahoo News· 11 months agoWarm temperatures, windy conditions and low relative humidity make up the recipe for a “fire weather...
Editorial: Cleaning up California's oilfields may cost $21.5 billion. Taxpayers shouldn't get the...
Los Angeles Times Opinion via Yahoo News· 11 months agoPumpjacks operate in the McKittrick oil field in Kern County. (Carolyn Cole / Los Angeles Times)...
State commission to decide fate of iconic western Joshua tree
The Desert Sun via Yahoo News· 2 years agoThe science surrounding the iconic western Joshua tree is grim. The tree’s suitable habitat is...
Congress’ impulse to regulate big tech could negatively impact California farmers | Opinion
Fresno Bee via Yahoo News· 9 months agoHistorically, being a successful farmer in California requires multiple skills across multiple...
Candidates scramble to win House seat held by retired Speaker Kevin McCarthy
Sacramento Bee via Yahoo News· 3 months agoEleven candidates are on the March 5 primary ballot in California’s 20th Congressional District,...