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accidents2 years ago•1 min saved

Fatal Wrong-Way Crash Claims 1 Life, Injures 5 in Kings County

A wrong-way crash involving three cars in Kings County, California, resulted in the death of a 24-year-old driver. The driver of a Toyota Corolla drove the wrong way and crashed head-on with a Ford F-250, causing it to overturn. The Ford then collided with a Kia Soul. The driver of the Toyota died at the scene, while the Ford driver and his two passengers were injured and taken to the hospital. The occupants of the Kia suffered minor injuries. The cause of the crash is still under investigation.

via KFSN-TV|

#accidents #fatalities #highway-198

environment2 years ago•1 min saved

Mosquito Population Surges, New Species Discovered, Experts Concerned

Concerns are rising in Kings County, California, as the number of mosquitoes has surged due to increased water levels in Tulare Lake. The Kings Mosquito Abatement District is struggling to control the mosquito population, which has led to a significant budget overrun. Residents have reported an increase in mosquito activity since the reappearance of Tulare Lake. The district has taken action by spraying pesticides, but the high number of mosquitoes since April is unprecedented. Financial assistance from the state is helping with pesticide applications, but the district acknowledges that complete eradication is unlikely. The possibility of a second round of aerial spraying in Corcoran is being considered due to the detection of the West Nile virus.

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#environment #kings-county #mosquito-abatement

environment2 years ago•2 min saved

Tulare Lake Refills, Affects Kings County Farmland.

The Tulare Lake Basin in Kings County, California is experiencing floodwater covering a large area of agricultural land due to increased flow in all waterways leading to the basin, causing Tulare Lake to reemerge for the first time since 1982-83. The lake was known in the late 1800s as the largest freshwater lake in the western United States. The re-emergence is expected to last through the summer, and there is no natural outflow for the water, so it will be eliminated through evaporation or irrigation. The Kings County Sheriff is reminding everyone that the Tulare Lake Basin is private farmland, and trespassing will be enforced.

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#agriculture #environment #flood