Environmental groups are accusing Kern County, California, of not correcting flaws in an overturned analysis prior to reissuing an ordinance that paves the way for faster oil and gas development in the area through a simplified environmental review process.
Housing projects planned for wildfire zones challenged by state. But residents want them built
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Middletown resident Rebecca Pledger, a retired nurse, at her home on Butts Canyon Road. “I like our small, cozy community,” she said. “But I realize there’s always going to be change.”Stephen Lam / The ChronicleShow MoreShow Less
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White fencing runs along Butts Canyon Road in Middleton, where a development is being considered that would include 1,400 homes. The site’s Guenoc Valley location is considered a high-risk zone for wildfires.Stephen Lam / The ChronicleShow MoreShow Less
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Burn scars left by last year’s LNU Complex fires are seen along Butts Canyon Road, where a large development is being considered.Stephen Lam / The ChronicleShow MoreShow Less