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Forest Service restructuring sparks concern online, but local fire readiness unchanged

Posted 5/7/26

KERN RIVER VALLEY — Claims circulating on social media that the federal government has “gutted” the U.S. Forest Service ahead of wildfire season are drawing concern locally, but officials with …

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