Topic: Kern County
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Social Security numbers used in license scam
Social Security numbers plus altered passports used in plot to get California driver's licences for 200 illegal immigrants. Police arrest two, saying Social Security IDs came from Northern Marianas.
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Gold mine reopens in California desert
Gold mining jobs are coming to Mojave, Calif. Run-up in gold, silver prices causes Golden Queen Mining to restart operation.
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Third California wildfire erupts, first two now half contained
California wildfire season has brought three separate blazes this week, leading some to call for better fire codes – and common sense.
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Los Angeles wildfire causes widespread evacuations; aggressive air attack planned
Los Angeles wildfire has California firefighters scrambling to keep it from spreading any further.
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Tehachapi fire burns 20,000 acres, is 25 percent contained
The Tehachapi fire is actually two separate blazes that had burned as many as 40 homes by mid-day Wednesday.
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California wildfires north of Los Angeles partially contained
California wildfires that have burned 30 homes and threatened over 100 more are partially contained, according to firefighting officials.
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The worst air in the US? It's not in L.A.
Pollution levels and topography have helped make smog 'a way of life' in Bakersfield, Calif.
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