At least two residents of the tiny community of Pond were excited and hopeful by news that state money for flood control might go toward Poso Creek, which flooded several Pond homes in 2023.
“I think it’s a great start,” Kevin and Diane White said in unison. The couple has lived in Pond for 38 years and said they only got about a 10 minute warning in 2023 that flood water was headed their way.
The couple attended a press conference Friday in McFarland touting the appropriation of $21.5 million – half the amount originally sought – for flood safety projects in Kern, Kings and Tulare counties…