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Read More »Valley farmers are losing their water rights
As the valley drought continues, water rights dating back more than 100 years are getting cut. One hundred and fourteen senior rights holders are on notice from the state. Those farmers can no longer divert water. They also can’t release any from their storage. If they don’t follow the rules, …
Read More »Locals Refuse to Let the Triple-Digit Heat Ruin Their Weekend
Triple-digit heat hit the Central Valley this weekend, forcing people to figure out ways to stay cool. A lot of folks tried their best to stay inside with air-conditioning, and if you were outside, you were probably ducking for the shade. Andrew Camacho and his uncle Roy Quijano pushed …
Read More »Some California growers are tearing out their almond trees
As the valley drought continues, so does the controversy around one of the state’s most popular crops — almonds. California produces 100% of the nation’s supply and 80% of the world’s. Some growers in Newman are pulling their trees out because there isn’t enough water. In California’s drought-ridden central valley, …
Read More »Local students get their water conservation app funded
An idea by a team of 6th grade students at Riverview Elementary has received some major support today. Earlier this week, we profiled the Fab Five robotics team, and their idea for a water conservation mobile app. Today, AT&T announced it will fund the group’s project, to the tune of …
Read More »Yosemite Climbing Community Mourns Two of Their Own
Yosemite National Park is without two familiar faces from its rock climbing community. One of them an extreme sports legend who inspired climbers to push their limits for decades. Extreme sports pioneer 43-year-old Dean Potter was found dead by search helicopters Sunday along with 29-year-old Graham Hunt after the two …
Read More »Raiders begin their ‘Road to the Draft’
The Oakland Raiders begin their inaugural ‘Road to the Draft’ in Fresno at the CBS47 studio.
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