Surge flow irrigation shows promise for Kern County water savings
Observations and research indicate surge flow irrigation could boost efficiency by 30 to 40 percent or more, saving millions of acre feet annually. Field tests suggest changes in soil infiltiration during surge drive gains, with farmers Neufeld and Wilson reporting 20 to 30 percent less water use and reduced tail water. The Soil Conservation Service is offering a demo valve for evaluation, with contacts Richard Wagoner or Arturo Carajal at (805) 861-4129.
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Kern County
California
Jimmy Neufeld
Wasco
Gary Wilson
Shafter
Soil Conservation Service
Richard Wagoner
Arturo Carajal
Court pressed to require an environmental review on McColl wastes
PWI and local groups urged the court to order an EIR as the state weighs options for McColl wastes. Cost and safety are central concerns. A possible EIR could allow PWI to accept wastes, but cancellation of the Canonie contract within 30 days remains a likely prerequisite. Decision timing remains uncertain.
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Bortelleri
McColl
Canonie
Rolin Crash Ties Two Vehicles by Cross Paint Evidence
Filberto Alejandro witnessed the collision north of Lerdo as a Shafter Concrete and Pipe truck crashed with another car followed by sparks. Kern County investigators collected paint and plastic samples from both cars, finding cross transfer and microscopic chemical consistency linking the two vehicles to each other.
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Filberto Alejandro
Shafter
Lerdo
Bernadette Rickard
Kern County Sheriff's Department
Hurst's
Rolin
Abernathy
Hurst
Richland school bids include arch preservation plan
District Superintendent Dr. Vera Stone said insurance carriers may raise settlements as bids approved Friday cover demolition and rebuilding of the north wing and a project to save the historic Richland arch. Other approvals include a parking lot 20750, replacing the south wing roof 14100, building covered walkways 47900, and landscaping, sprinkler and drainage work.
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Vera Stone
Colombo
Richland Arch
School district approves boiler room redesign and repairs
The board approved system upgrades totaling 41 400 and south wing repairs at 11 950 with insurance covering all but landscaping and parking. One bid was rejected as too high after Kendrick urged a more competitive bid. Bids for boiler room renovations ranged from 23 916 to 31 900. The special meeting ends a five week summer recess. next meeting August 19.
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Kendrick
Colombo
Macomber
Wallace and
Blackwells Corner facility eyed for Keern County boom
A proposed Blackwells Corner site by TLC would deploy wells and a fleet of trucks. The firm emphasizes a strong training program and community awareness, with over 300 jobs expected in Wasco Shafter Buttonwillow Lost Hills as the economy potential grows. Part two will cover local concerns and school officials.
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Keern County
Wasco
Shafter
Buttonwillow
Lost Hills
TLC
Blackwells Corner
City men's slow pitch tourney at Dobson Fields Exeter
A city league men's slow pitch softball tournament for recreation teams is set for July 27-28 at Dobson Fields in Exeter. Four games minimum guaranteed, with potential for eight. USA softball rules apply. Sponsor trophies for top four. individual trophies for top three. For info call (209) 651-0128 or (209) 625-5899.
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City League Recreation
Dobson Fields
Exeter
USA
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