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Kern River lives lost sign updated to 342 during annual update
The sign at the mouth of the canyon on Highway 178, east of Bakersfield, was updated Friday morning to show the dangers of ...
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Eight more deaths added to Kern River warning signs as Memorial Day weekend revs up
Early bird Memorial Day weekend traffic barely slowed as it passed the small group of media and Kern County Sheriff’s Office ...
Kern River fatality sign updated to 342, reflecting 7 new deaths this past year
The fatality sign at the mouth of the Kern River Canyon was updated Friday morning, adding seven additional lives lost to the ...
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895-acre Democrat Fire in Kern River Canyon 70% contained
The Democrat Fire just off Highway 178 was 70% contained Thursday with no forward movement, according to the U.S. Forest ...
Democrat Fire burns at least 1,000 acres in Kern River canyon, Hwy 178 closed
Kern County firefighters are working to contain a brush fire that has burned at least 450 acres in the Kern River canyon, forcing a closure of Highway 178. The ...
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LOIS HENRY: 8 more deaths added to Kern River warning signs as Memorial Day weekend revs up
Early bird Memorial Day weekend traffic barely slowed as it passed the small group of media and Kern County Sheriff’s Office ...