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Kern Energy Hydrogen Permit Challenge Continues After Hearing Board Narrows Claims
Residents of Fuller Acres and Lamont plan to continue challenging an air permit for Kern Energy’s proposed hydrogen project after a regional hearing board narrowed the scope of their petition last week, leaving a more technical dispute over how the project’s emissions were calculated, which will be heard in October.
Arvin High Announces New Career Technical Pathway Program
Arvin High School (AHS) created a new hospitality program for the 2026-2027 academic year to align with Bakersfield College’s two-year hospitality program after the opening of Hard Rock Casino Tejon.
Mutual Aid Event Collects Donations for People Released from Detention Centers
The Center and Valley Watch Network with Faith in the Valley partnered for a mutual aid event to collect donations to help people being released from detention centers.
Fuller Acres and Lamont Residents Push Back on Kern Energy Hydrogen Project
Residents from Fuller Acres and Lamont urged the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District’s Southern Region Hearing Board on August 12 to consider their decades of experience living near the Kern Energy refinery as it weighs an appeal to the company’s proposed hydrogen project.
Promotora Symposium Provides Major Updates On Medi-Cal
Building Healthy Communities Kern held a symposium on August 11 to provide health updates on Medi-Cal and local resources.
Earlimart School District Continues Free Meal Program for Students
The Earlimart School District (ESD) recently announced that it will amend its policy to provide free meals to students under the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs.
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Kern Energy Hydrogen Permit Challenge Continues After Hearing Board Narrows Claims
Residents of Fuller Acres and Lamont plan to continue challenging an air permit for Kern Energy’s proposed hydrogen project after a regional hearing board narrowed the scope of their petition last week, leaving a more technical dispute over how the project’s emissions were calculated, which will be heard in October.
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Tulare Council Rejects Request for Data Center Informational Session
On August 4, in a 4-1 vote, the Tulare City Council meeting decided not to discuss the pros and cons of a data center, even though a council member had requested to place the item on the agenda for August 18 to decide if they should have a study session at a future date.