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Tulare Lake returned in the Central Valley after California storms
A barrage of storms has resurrected what was once the largest body of fresh water west of the Mississippi River, setting the stage for a disaster this spring.
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California salmon stocks are crashing. A fishing ban looks certain.
Scientists say alarming declines at the southern end of the fishes’ range may be a sign of what’s to come as waters warm farther north.
California’s ambitious high-speed rail at crossroads
As President Biden touts an “infrastructure decade,” there is little that’s certain about the biggest infrastructure project of them all.
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How the drought is affecting California’s crops
The drought is pummeling many of California's varied agricultural industries particularly hard, as farmers and ranchers contemplate a future without - or with much less - water.
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It’s some of America’s richest farmland. But what is it without water?
A California farmer decides it makes better business sense to sell his water than to grow rice. An almond farmer considers uprooting his trees to put up solar panels. Drought is transforming the state, with broad consequences for the food supply.
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House hunters are leaving the city, and builders can't keep up
For years, people most wanted to live in places where it was the hardest to build. Now, with a rise in remote work, exurban areas look more appealing.
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Wildfire smoke is poisoning California's kids. Some pay a higher price
Fires are making the state’s air more dangerous. How much that hurts depends largely on where you live and how much money your family has.
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