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Environment
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California lawmakers approve 3200ft setbacks for new and existing wells
On August 31, Senate Bill (SB) 1137, a bill that will prevent new permits for oil and gas drilling within a 3,200-feet comprehensive health and safety zone, was voted 25-10 by Senators to advance to the Governor’s desk.
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CRC will donate $2.5 million to KCCD and CSUB to provide carbon management institutes
The California Resource Corporation (CRC) is investing in local educational institutions to help advance the energy transition and further benefit local communities across the region.
CRC will be donating $2.5 million to Kern Community College District (KCCD) and California State University Bakersfield (CSUB) for carbon management.
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A Renewable Natural Gas facility will be opening soon in Lost Hills
Lost Hills will soon have a full-service station with Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) which is a clean source of energy that is produced from organic waste.
Climate change is causing more wildfires and avoiding smoke can help save lives
As of 2022, CAL FIRE has reported a total of 4,972 fires and a total of 147,034 acres burned in California.
San Jose Ave residents ask county for help getting their road paved and electricity in their homes
Community members on San Jose Ave in Delano came together to ask the county for help getting their road paved and electricity installed.
Kern County reaches milestone with California High-Speed Rail construction
The high-speed rail is being stretched from Shafter to Bakersfield, which is approximately 23 miles. The High-Speed Railway will run along the BNSF railroad coming down to downtown Bakersfield and running down Edison Highway passing Tehachapi all the way to Palmdale.