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Another heat wave is baking much of the American West. The extreme temperatures, along with historic drought, are fueling fast-growing wildfires that have led to evacuation orders in several states.
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California's Central Valley is experiencing a dramatic heatwave. Residents are bracing for a difficult weekend, with temperatures expected to reach as high as 130 degrees in Death Valley.
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When the temperature hits triple-digits, keeping ourselves and our pets cool may be the main priorities for us humans. But zoo animals enjoy a cool-down,…
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Working outside in the heat is something many people in the Central Valley have to do on a daily basis. The hot weather is a concern especially for those…
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With summer approaching, the state California is implementing new rules to protect outdoor workers. Revised heat safety regulations from Cal-OSHA take…
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Paid rest breaks would become mandatory for farm workers and other outdoor workers under a bill now in the California legislature. The measure is an…
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This week on Valley Edition we talk about the controversy over the labeling of genetically modified foods, which will be on the November ballot as…
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People use more energy when it’s hot, and California’s power grid operator has issued a Flex Alert because of the current heat wave.Cal-ISO is the state’s…
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The ag industry may soon see some changes, now that the Farmworker Safety Act was approved by the state Assembly yesterday afternoon. AB 2346 is intended…
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It's mid-morning under a sunny and nearly cloudless sky at Paul Betancourt's farm, about 20 miles southwest of Kerman. Two workers are getting ready to…