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Les Krifaton

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As seen in: KVVU-TV (Henderson, NV), KPHO-TV (Phoenix, AZ), KOLO-TV (Reno, NV), KTVZ-TV (Bend, OR), KOLD-TV (Tucson, AZ), KCTV-TV (Kansas City, MO), KESQ-TV (Thousand Palms, CA), KRDO-TV (Colorado Springs, CO), KYMA-TV (Yuma, AZ), KVIA-TV (El Paso, TX), KMIZ-TV (Columbia, MO) and
Multi Emmy winning FOX5 Meteorologist holding an AMS Seal and all around nice guy, most of the time. Also a huge fan of Poutine. Look it up!
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Clark County flood officials say they’re ready as monsoon season begins

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By Les Krifaton Verified
| KVVU-TV (Henderson, NV) Verified
LAS VEGAS (FOX5) — The monsoon season is here, and the district says they are ready for what lies ahead. “We don’t get a lot of rain here, but when we do, it always comes in droves,” said Clark County Commissioner Justin Jones. Jones says since the Regional Flood Control District was created, $2.5 billion has been spent on reducing flood threats during the monsoon period, which runs from mid-June until September.
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Las Vegas arborist shares ways to protect trees amid record heat, watering restrictions

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By Les Krifaton Verified
| KVVU-TV (Henderson, NV) Verified
LAS VEGAS (FOX5) — Arbor Day is Friday, a day when tree planting and tree care are promoted. Trees play a large role in reducing carbon and improving communities, making neighborhoods more attractive. Arborist Kevin Ibarra has worked in Las Vegas for 10 years and said over the past few years, he’s seen thousands of valley trees stressed or dying. “We don’t really have very many trees in comparison to other places in the country,” Ibarra said.
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Record March temperatures bring early harvest at Gilcrease Orchards

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By Les Krifaton Verified
| KVVU-TV (Henderson, NV) Verified
LAS VEGAS (FOX5) — 12 days of record-high temperatures in March helped kick-start the growing season at Gilcrease Orchards. Some of the Blackberries are ready to pick, as are other fruits and vegetables, according to Gilcrease Director Mark Rubin. 12 days of record-high temperatures in March helped kick-start the growing season at Gilcrease Orchards. Some apricots are doing very well, while others have not budded at all.
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