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Court has ordered Kern to stop issuing oil and gas permits for now
The Kern County Superior Court released its decision Wednesday ordering Kern County to stop issuing oil and gas permits until the Court determines that the County has fixed the legal problems in the County’s 2015 oil and gas ordinance.
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How CARB’s ACF rule can transform California
On August 26, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) released the first draft of their Advance Clean Fleet (ACF) rule.
The ACF is a first-in-the-world rule that aims to push forward a requirement that every new truck sold in California be zero-emission by 2040.
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Kern County sues Governor Newsom in an effort to address restrictions placed on Kern’s oil industry
The County of Kern announced Monday it is suing Governor Gavin Newsom in an effort to address restrictions placed on Kern’s oil industry.
The County says the Governor has violated the California Constitution and disregarded many State laws.
Board of Supervisors approve proposed Rosamond solar project
The Kern County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to approve the proposed solar project in Rosamond on Tuesday.
Health concerns rise as air quality worsens in the Central Valley
Smoke from the Northern California wildfires and the French Fire in Lake Isabella have increased air quality concerns throughout the Central Valley, including Kern County.
Arvin City Council approves development of cannabis manufacturing facility
The Arvin City Council unanimously approved last week the development of a cannabis manufacturing facility.
The council approved the development agreement between the City of Arvin, FSBT Holdings, and Jam Realty Holdings, the owner of the property, for the development of a commercial cannabis operation, located on South Derby Street.