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The ruling found the county's environmental review didn't go far enough to protect farmland, groundwater and communities living within a few hundred feet of oil and gas production.
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In the San Joaquin Valley, the number of veterans with a service-connected disability has increased in the last four years. Yet, income thresholds allowed by colleges has been a common challenge in accessing college for many children of those same injured veterans.
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Fallout over the ever sinking Friant-Kern Canal could affect growers throughout the Tule subbasin regardless of whether they get water from the canal.
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Despite concerns of low voter turnout, Tuesday's primary election provided answers to many questions ahead of the November general election.
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Six artificial food dyes and titanium dioxide would be banned in schools under a proposal in the state legislature. Critics say there isn't enough evidence to prove they're a health risk.
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With nature providing plenty of water — finally — this year, and groundwater regulation well underway, water managers, farmers and others turned their focus to infrastructure at a Water Summit put on by the Water Association of Kern County.
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While graduation rates for Black students are the lowest in California universities, cultural centers can help address equity issues. Centers for Black students create a safe space to foster community while connecting with academic resources and Black faculty.
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See the March 5, 2024 primary results for California's key races.
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