Stories by Issue
Environment
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Nick Hill takes the helm as Interim Executive Director of MLKcommUNITY Initiative
Today, Nick Hill was named the Interim Executive Director of the Circle of Life Development Foundation, also known as the MLKcommUNITY Initiative, which is an economic development organization dedicated to fostering growth and prosperity in the community.
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Controversy surrounds launch of CalCapture project amid community concerns
Despite concerns from residents and community-based organizations, the California Resources Corporation (CRC) will be launching CalCapture, the carbon capture and storage (CCS) project that will capture carbon dioxide from the Elk Hills Power plant and inject it deep underground for permanent sequestration in depleted underground reservoirs.
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CA appeals court deems County’s oil and gas permitting illegal
A March 7 decision by a California appeals court has resulted in Kern County being directed to set aside its permitting ordinance. Additionally, county officials will remain prohibited from issuing local permits for oil and gas projects.
GFCAB Speaker Series delves into Sustainable Groundwater Management Act: Insights from Deputy Director Paul Gosselin
The Grimm Family Center for Agricultural Business (GFCAB) has started its Speaker Series at CSUB throughout the spring semester.
Navigating the waters: McFarland’s struggle with water scarcity and quality challenges
By Tracy Rios
McFarland, California has been facing significant water issues in recent years. One of the main challenges is water scarcity, which is primarily caused by prolonged drought conditions in the region.
Pesticides in Kern County: The health impact on field workers and advocacy for safer practices
By Brandon Bermudez
With various fields surrounding Kern County, pesticides are all around and have had a big effect on field workers as they are exposed to large amounts of them.