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BBC News
4 hours ago
- BBC News
Woman's death in Bakersfield house fire ruled an accident
A woman's death in a house fire in Nottingham was accidental, a coroner has Tunstall, 62, died at her home in Ashworth Close, Bakersfield, after a fire broke out at about 21:35 BST on Friday 7 June 2024.A joint police and fire investigation had last year ruled the fire was not suspicious and "attributed to smoking".And at Nottingham Coroner's Court on Wednesday, assistant coroner Sarah Wood concluded the death was accidental. Following the inquest, fire investigator Chris Navin offered condolences to Ms Tunstall's family and said the fire was a "reminder" of the risks of smoking, adding: "We recommend that if anyone chooses to smoke to do so outside, however, this is not always possible to achieve."If you have to smoke inside, smoking in bed or whilst tired isn't advised, as there is always an enhanced risk of injury."
Yahoo
23-07-2025
- Business
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EDP Renewables North America Announces 20-Year PPA with California Water Service
Power purchase agreement will provide Cal Water with 20 years of on-site distributed solar power at key Bakersfield District treatment facility Renewable energy generated by the solar array is anticipated to reduce grid energy costs by approximately $1.7 million over the term of the agreement BAKERSFIELD, Calif., July 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- EDPR NA Distributed Generation LLC (EDPR NA DG), the distributed generation business of EDP Renewables North America LLC (EDPR NA), and California Water Service (Cal Water) have signed a 20-year power purchase agreement (PPA) for a 1.75 MWac /2.35 MWdc onsite solar photovoltaic (PV) array at Cal Water's Northeast Bakersfield Treatment Plant. The partnership is designed to reduce the utility's long-term environmental footprint. Cal Water and EDPR NA DG expect the system to generate approximately 3,800 megawatt-hours of renewable energy annually. The renewable energy generated by the solar array is anticipated to reduce grid energy costs by approximately $1.7 million over the term of the agreement, based on current electric rates for customers in the Bakersfield District, one of Cal Water's largest service areas. "At Cal Water, we are dedicated to being a responsible environmental steward, and partnering with EDPR NA DG will help us reduce traditional power costs, reach our science-aligned greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets, and increase sustainability," said Marty Kropelnicki, Cal Water Chairman and CEO. "We look forward to bringing this new onsite solar array online, which is an important step for us to continue providing safe, reliable, and affordable water service to our customers for decades to come." "California is a national clean energy leader because of organizations like Cal Water, which prioritize supporting renewable energy investments," said João Barreto, EDPR NA Distributed Generation CEO. "This partnership demonstrates the ever-increasing convergence of the water-energy nexus, and the importance of investment in vital infrastructure throughout California." EDPR NA and EDPR NA DG have been actively engaged in California for more than two decades, developing utility-scale and distributed-scale solar projects to support the state's growing energy demand. EDPR NA operates 1,138 MW of clean energy assets in California powering the equivalent of 451,000 homes. EDPR NA DG's portfolio in California spans more than 180 projects, including 75 MWac/81 MWdc in operation. In May 2024, EDPR NA announced the completion the 200 MW Scarlet II Solar Energy Park in Fresno County, California. Scarlet II follows EDPR NA's Scarlet I Solar Energy Park (Scarlet I), consisting of 200 MW of solar and 40 MW/160 MWh of battery energy storage system (BESS), which achieved commercial operation in 2024. Multimedia resources include: EDPR NA DG: Fact Sheet EDPR NA DG work with Municipalities and Local Government: Website EDPR NA (Utility-Scale Projects) in California: Fact Sheet About California Water Service California Water Service provides high-quality, reliable water utility services to more than 2.1 million people statewide through 499,400 service connections. Cal Water's purpose is to enhance the quality of life for customers and communities. To do so, it invests responsibly in water and wastewater infrastructure, sustainability initiatives, and community well-being. The company's 1,200 employees live by a set of strong core values and share a commitment to protecting the planet, caring for people, and operating with the utmost integrity. The utility has been named one of "America's Most Responsible Companies" and one of the "World's Most Trustworthy Companies" by Newsweek, a USA Top Workplace, and a Great Place to Work®. More information is available at About EDPR NA Distributed Generation At EDPR NA Distributed Generation LLC, accelerating the adoption and success of distributed generation is at the core of our mission. EDPR NA DG provides cutting-edge innovative renewable energy services to the entire North American region. Built on long-standing relationships with developers, power generators, corporate purchasers, municipalities, and local communities, EDPR NA DG delivers a full suite of offerings ranging from financing and development to construction and operation of energy and storage assets poised to scale. To date, EDPR NA DG has an operating capacity of 345 megawatts (MW) across 546 active more information, visit and follow us on LinkedIn. About EDP Renewables North America EDP Renewables North America LLC, its affiliates, and its subsidiaries develop, construct, own, and operate wind farms, solar parks, and energy storage systems throughout North America. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, with 61 wind farms, 26 solar parks, and eight regional offices across North America, EDPR NA has developed more than 12,000 megawatts (MW) and operates more than 11,400 MW of onshore utility-scale renewable energy projects. With more than 1,000 employees, EDPR NA's highly qualified team has a proven capacity to execute projects across the continent. For more information, visit and follow us on LinkedIn. About EDP Renewables EDP Renováveis, S.A. (Euronext: EDPR) is a global leader in renewable energy development with a presence in 28 regions in Europe, North America, South America and Asia-Pacific. With headquarters in Madrid and leading regional offices in Houston, São Paulo and Singapore, EDPR has a sound development portfolio of top-level assets and market-leading operating capacity in renewable energies. Particularly worthy of note are onshore wind, distributed and large-scale solar, offshore wind (OW - through a 50/50 joint venture), and technologies to complement renewables such as storage and green hydrogen. EDPR's employee-centered policies have received recognition such as Top Workplace 2023 in the USA, Top Employer 2023 in Europe (Spain, Italy, France, Romania, Greece, Portugal and Poland) Colombia and Brazil, and are also included in the Bloomberg Gender-Equality is a division of EDP, S.A. (Euronext: EDP), a leader in the energy transition with a focus on decarbonization. Besides its strong presence in renewables (with EDPR and hydro operations), EDP has an integrated utility presence in Portugal, Spain and Brazil including electricity networks, client solutions and energy management. EDP – EDPR's main shareholder – has been listed on the Dow Jones Index for 16 consecutive years, recently being named the most sustainable electricity company on the Index. 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Yahoo
23-07-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Unsheltered homelessness drops 10% in metro Bakersfield area, officials see progress toward long-term goal
Unsheltered homelessness drops 10% in metro Bakersfield area, officials see progress toward long-term goal Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
22-07-2025
- Politics
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Support for Democratic candidates in pivotal CD-22 race takes shape
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The 2026 race for the California's 22nd Congressional District is heating up quickly. Last week, Assemblywoman Dr. Jasmeet Bains (D-Delano) declared her candidacy. Randy Villegas had already announced he was running for the seat held by Rep. David Valadao (R-Hanford), but on Monday, Villegas got the endorsement of a progressive Democratic organization. Villegas claims he's collected over 4,000 individual donations amounting to over $250,000 of campaign cash. The Working Families Party, or WFP, officially endorsed Villegas on Monday. They held a press conference outside David Valadao's Bakersfield office. 'I am the only candidate in this race that is corporate free that is not accountable to any corporate special interests,' Villegas said. 'And I think that matters, Democrat or Republican.' Villegas says the current representation for District 22 is inadequate for the needs of Central Valley residents. 'To say you are working on behalf of our farmworkers, our teachers, our police officers, our firefighters here in the district, and not billionaires in Washington, D.C,' he said. Villegas is facing Assemblywoman Dr. Jasmeet Bains in next June's congressional primary. Bains is considered the front runner in the race. Neel Sannappa, an organizer for the Working Families Party, says Villegas is the candidate with the most grassroots values to compete with the incumbent Republican Congressman. 'We are a third party in the United States, but we are very strategic. A lot of the times, we will endorse Democrats or Independents, most of our endorsees here in California are Democrats. But, they are different. They are Democrats that don't take corporate money, that really advocate to bring politics back to the people, and that's why WFP endorsed Randy here today,' he said. For voters, Villegas says his platform will offer more progressive solutions to Central Valley's problems, such as housing and the cost of power. Voters like Johnny Olaguez say those issues and Villegas' lived experience in the Central Valley are what would make Villegas the best choice. 'What drew my attention was he said he was the son of a mechanic. My dad has a trucking company, right, so that's how I grew up as a mechanic as well. So, it's very personal to me,' Olaguez said. 'We need real people. People that represent our values, and the Valley as a whole, not interests of big corporations.' While the Democrats are shaping up their options, Republicans must weigh who, if anyone, they want to run against fellow GOP incumbent Rep. David Valadao. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
20-07-2025
- Business
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10 California Cities Where Home Prices Are Surging in 2025
Swaths of California are seeing housing prices drop, thanks largely to the combination of increased inventory and sky-high interest rates. Even markets that are typically somewhat immune to general trends and consistently robust — like Mountain View and San Diego — have softened over the past year. But there are still plenty of places in the Golden State where real estate prices are climbing. Find Out: Read Next: Consider the following 10 cities in California where home prices are surging. Most of these cities are already really expensive for housing, so even a seemingly modest increase in value can add well over $100,000 to a home's price. 10. Pasadena Average home value in June 2025: $1,216,844 Increase in value (percentage) year-over-year: 1.8% Increase in value (dollars) year-over-year: $21,516 Explore More: 9. Bakersfield Average home value in June 2025: $398,238 Increase in value (percentage) year-over-year: 2.0% Increase in value (dollars) year-over-year: $7,809 8. Torrance Average home value in June 2025: $1,184,834 Increase in value (percentage) year-over-year: 2.1% Increase in value (dollars) year-over-year: $24,370 7. Palo Alto Average home value in June 2025: $3,576,394 Increase in value (percentage) year-over-year: 2.2% Increase in value (dollars) year-over-year: $76,987 6. Visalia Average home value in June 2025: $395,417 Increase in value (percentage) year-over-year: 2.3% Increase in value (dollars) year-over-year: $8,890 5. Mission Viejo Average home value in June 2025: $1,212,384 Increase in value (percentage) year-over-year: 2.5% Increase in value (dollars) year-over-year: $29,570 4. Dana Point Average home value in June 2025: $1,690,917 Increase in value (percentage) year-over-year: 3.6% Increase in value (dollars) year-over-year: $58,758 3. Cupertino Average home value in June 2025: $3,083,634 Increase in value (percentage) year-over-year: 3.6% Increase in value (dollars) year-over-year: $111,011 2. Newport Beach Average home value in June 2025: $3,457,389 Increase in value (percentage) year-over-year: 3.6% Increase in value (dollars) year-over-year: $120,141 1. Saratoga Average home value in June 2025: $4,024,743 Increase in value (percentage) year-over-year: 4.4% Increase in value (dollars) year-over-year: $169,625 More From GOBankingRates 9 Downsizing Tips for the Middle Class To Save on Monthly Expenses This article originally appeared on 10 California Cities Where Home Prices Are Surging in 2025 Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
