As the Kern River comes back to life, Bakersfield officials consider lifting some drought restrictions
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At this point, most of Kern County is no longer listed as in drought, but local water officials say they are still determining if they will move the area out of the Stage 2 drought restriction the county is currently still under. Meanwhile, advocates say the river flowing once again through the city brings a healing all its own. 23ABC's Dominique LaVigne has the details.