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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, …

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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, …

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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 …

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