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Bakersfield · BakersfieldA trial over flows in the Kern River, originally set for December 8 this year, was kicked 15 months into the future to Feb. 8, 2027 on Wednesday. Kern County Superior Court Judge Gregory Pulskamp wanted to give all the parties and their many lawyers enough time to do the proper “homework,” including numerous depositions of expert witnesses, and await a ruling by the California Supreme Court on one portion of the case, that may, or may not, alter…Read Article
Kern River trial moved to 2027 as participants await state Supreme Court ruling – SJV Water
Modesto · ModestoResidents of the Diablo Grande housing development in the foothills west of Modesto hope a possible water sale could keep water flowing to their own homes, but they need buy-in from the Kern County Water Agency. For its part, KCWA hasn’t said yes. But it hasn’t said no. In a July 29 letter to the attorney for Western Hills Water District, which serves Diablo Grande exclusively, KCWA states it is willing to work with the district “…if an economic…Read Article
Kern agency doesn't shut door on water sale as possible solution for homeowners 200 miles away – SJV Water
Bakersfield · BakersfieldWelcome to the second in our series of videos looking at who owns the Kern River. The Yokuts, which included 40 to 50 different tribes, used the Kern River for everything from food to transportation for centuries. But the tribes, which are still here in the San Joaquin Valley today, were not considered when the river’s waters were divvied up by settlers. This series:
Tubatulabal: The tribe lived along the branches of the upper Kern River for 6,…Read Article
