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SFGate
Unprecedented heat causes an $800M problem for Calif. pistachio farmers
Price increases will likely follow, one company said.
NBC Los Angeles
Evacuation warning issued due to brush fire near Lebec
An evacuation warning was issued for a brush fire burning in north of Los Angeles. The Buzzard Fire, estimated at about 180 acres, was reported at about 8 a.m. near the Kern County community of Lebec. An evacuation warning, meaning people should be prepared to evacuate, was issued for the area.
KGET
Buzzard Fire south of Bakersfield burns 500 acres: KCFD
Bakersfield Now
Cassie Fire burns 100+ acres near Highway 58 in Keene, 5% contained
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Fire crews are battling a fire that has burned over 100 acres near Highway 58 in Keene. According to CalFire, the so-called Cassie Fire has burned 144 acres. The fire is currently contained at 5%. CalFire said it started Tuesday afternoon at around 2:35 p.m.
Bakersfield Channel
Heatwave continues, alerts extended
As of Wednesday Bakersfield has now had six consecutive days above 105°. Wednesday's high was 106°, down from 109° on Tuesday. Tehachapi hit 97°, Lake Isabella hit 104°, and China Lake soared to 112°. Temperatures will fall a degree or two across Kern over...
Bakersfield Channel
Hot stretch of weather continues
Good morning and happy Wednesday! Heat is still our top weather story as temperatures stay well above average. Strong high pressure remains situated here on the West Coast, sending temperatures soaring. Bakersfield tied a daily temperature record on Tuesday at 109. Heat stays with us through the weekend. Bakersfield has...
KGET
Buzzard Fire burns near base of Grapevine
Bakersfield Now
Heat Advisory and Extreme Heat Warning continue through Monday night as triple digits pers
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — HIGHEST TEMPERATURE OF THE YEAR SO FAR. Sunday topped out at 107 at Meadows Field, marking Bakersfield's hottest reading of the summer so far. It was downright sweltering across our desert towns, with Ridgecrest reaching 114 at a couple neighborhood sensors. Inyokern and Edwards both tied at 109 and Rosamond joined the fun at 106. The Kern River Valley came up to between 101 and 104 while the mountains reached into the 90s with Tehachapi at 95 and Frazier Park at 91.
Taft Midway Driller
Cooling Centers in Taft, Maricopa to open Monday
Cooling Centers in Taft and Maricopa will be open on Monday as afternoon high temperatures are expected to soar to 106 degrees or higher. The cooling centers were not open over the weekend despite a predicted high or 105 on Sunday, and Kern County's criteria for opening the cooling centers in the valley says they will open when the predicted high is 105.
Bakersfield Now
Safety urged as heat drags on: Hydrate, seek shade, watch kids near water and car safety
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — As the heat rolls on it's always good to take it easy, especially if you are spending a significant amount of time outside. Make sure you're adequately hydrated. Try to find the shade if you can. Look for light-colored and lightweight clothing and last, but certainly not least: never ever lose sight of children around bodies of water, whether that be a swimming pool, a river or a lake or a vehicle, always look before you lock and don't forget about any children or pets inside.
Bakersfield Channel
Back to triple digit heat
Bakersfield managed to stay under 100° for seven days in a row, but that streak ended Wednesday. Temperatures will only rise from here, with highs around 105° expected by the weekend and early next week. Triple digits are likely in the KRV, with mid 90s in the mountains.