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Boil water notice issued for parts of Bear Valley Springs amid power shutoff issues

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Residents in parts of Bear Valley Springs were told to boil their water after water supply issues tied to a Public Safety Power Shutoff affected the local water system. The Bear Valley Community Services District issued a boil water notice for Deertrail Drive between the...

Bear Valley Springs, CA · 19d
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PSPS closes KVHS and Wallace schools as outages affect Kern River Valley

A Southern California Edison Public Safety Power Shutoff left portions of the Kern River Valley without electricity Friday, Oct. 16, forcing school closures and other schedule changes as strong winds and dry conditions continued across the region. Kern Valley High School closed for the day after initially announcing a two-hour...

Kern County, CA · 21d
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KERO 23 Bakersfield

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Power shutoffs in Kern amid heightened fire danger

Strong winds and low humidity have prompted Public Safety Power Shutoffs from PG&E and Southern California Edison

Kern County, CA · 21d

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Planned PG&E Public Safety Power Shutoff Event Now Includes 88,000 Customers in Portions of Twenty-Nine Counties, Calaveras Leads All Counties with Number of Outages.

Oakland, CA…Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) continues to monitor a potential dry offshore wind event forecasted to start Wednesday evening, October 14, lasting through Saturday morning, October 17. This is a statewide fire weather event, and the National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for parts of Kern County, primarily around Lebec, as well as a Fire Weather Watch extending from Bakersfield across the southern plains from San Luis Obispo to Santa Barbara.

Calaveras County, CA · 23d
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More than 20,000 Kern County customers considered for Public Safety Power Shutoffs

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — More than 20,000 customers in Kern County are being considered for possible Public Safety Power Shutoffs. This is due to high winds that heighten wildfire risk. As of Wednesday afternoon, 19,656 SoCal Edison customers are being considered. The areas in Kern County under consideration by...

Kern County, CA · 23d

YourCentralValley.com

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These Central Valley counties could have power shut off proactively, PG&E warns

PG&E announced Tuesday that as many as 70,000 customers across several California counties will potentially face proactive power shutoffs between Wednesday and Saturday to mitigate wildfire risks caused by high winds.

Fresno County, CA · 24d

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Kern County's New Steel Mill Could Bring 700 Jobs, First in State in 50 Years

A steel mill rising out of the desert near Mojave is being built as California's first new steel mill in more than 50 years, and Kern County officials are betting it will reshape the local job market for years to come. San Diego-based Pacific Steel Group broke ground on the project in spring 2025, and the company now expects to begin commercial operations in late August 2027.

Kern County, CA · 24d

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A Kern County battery plant discharged for 8 straight hours this summer, and it became the first project of its size in the country to double standard storage duration

Late afternoon sun hits a flat stretch of scrubland outside Rosamond, California. Rows of gray steel containers hum quietly in the heat. Inside them sit enough lithium cells to light a small city after dark. The containers look ordinary from the road. What they do after sunset does not. For...

Kern County, CA · 24d

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Giumarra Vineyards Prepares for Seamless Grape Transition Ahead of IFPA; Randy Giumarra, Mike Walsh, and More Comment

BAKERSFIELD, CA - From efficient shipping times to closing supply gaps, all with a high focus on quality, Giumarra Vineyards makes it its mission to offer a steady grape supply, even in years like this with potential El Niño challenges. “The Giumarra team works tactically to ensure our customers’...

Bakersfield, CA · 25d

KGET

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A fiscal liability 13 years ago, Kern Medical is now a 358% success story

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Kern Medical, the 160-year-old county hospital, has released its 2025-26 Impact Report. The document reflects a stunning turnaround over the past 13 years — from fiscal liability to shining star. That’s the case not just in terms of the number and scope of its programs but in revenue and operating budget. […]

Kern County, CA · 23d

SFGate

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California plans to create 700 jobs at its first steel mill in over 50 years

"Large-scale industrial manufacturing can thrive in California."

Kern County, CA · 25d

ABC30 Central Valley

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PG&E warns thousands of customers of possible power shutoffs amid wildfire risk

PG&E is warning thousands of customers across California that they could lose power as potentially strong winds and dry conditions raise the risk of wildfires.

Fresno County, CA · 23d

KGET

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Kern County judge’s ruling could overturn California’s fracking law

Just two years after oil fracking was formally banned in California, and five years after fracking approvals ended, Kern County Superior Court Judge Bernard C. Barmann Jr is backing fracking.

Kern County, CA · 24d

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A Retail Veteran's Eye on the Grower Side: Brian Porter Reflects on Differentiation and the Bako Sweet® Operation

BAKERSFIELD, CA - A deep passion for understanding the world of fresh produce, being part of its legacy, and contributing to its continued success drives many industry professionals to experience multiple sides of the value chain—from the retailer or foodservice operator to the grower, packer, and shipper. Having a foot in both worlds can cultivate a unique perspective on the needs, challenges, and opportunities that connect the supply chain, including for Brian Porter, the new Business Development Manager for Bako Sweet®.

Bakersfield, CA · 24d

Porterville Recorder

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Like, Totally: 80s themed showcase a hit

Scott Bowler from the Porterville Chamber of Commerce thanked everyone for coming out to the Business Showcase on Friday, October 8. "The booths were remarkable. The decorations and the crowd was terrific, and the food was amazing. "So we look forward to next year and thank you all for participating....

Porterville, CA · 23d

New York Post

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CA gets first new steel mill in over 50 years

California · 25d