Wildfires Underscore Need for Readiness

Taylor HillmanEnvironment, Weather

…for the brunt of fire season in coming weeks. With fires threatening farms, ranches and rural communities, officials have been issuing red-flag fire danger warnings and urging people living in…

2014 Kern County Crop Report Up 12 Percent

Taylor HillmanGeneral

…2014 are grapes, almonds, milk, citrus and cattle and calves, which make up more than $5 billion (66 percent) of the total value; with the top 20 commodities making up…