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Fresno, Madera, Tulare and Kings getting $ 500,000 maximum grant amounts Fresno study will gather information on western Fresno County aquifers State law requiring counties to have sustainable water tables takes effect in 2020 … Click to Continue »

The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy hosted a water summit Tuesday featuring 200 organizations that are committed to conservation and adaptation, including the UC Water Security and … Click to Continue »

Children hadn’t eaten since breakfast the day before Home contained only rotten food Parents found to be under the influence of methamphetamine … Click to Continue »

Turlock-area farmers can get up to 36 inches over 2016 irrigation season Deliveries will still be short of level in ample years District encourages river water over well pumping … Click to Continue »

Half-cent sales tax would benefit local roads and other transportation Could also help bring in federal dollars City continues to stress water conservation … Click to Continue »

About 70% percent of the worlds almond produce comes from right here in the central valley and researchers are hoping this money will help with productivity.If there is any group of farmers who are feeling pressure during the drought, it’s almond farmers. "We realize that water is the limiting factor …

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, …

Farmers and rural communities are again being hit hard by the latest round of water cuts–this one affecting senior water right holders with rights that date back to 1903. The State Water Board has ordered 114 senior water right holders to stop diverting water from the San Joaquin, Sacramento and Delta watersheds, …

Waterparks across Fresno and Clovis are taking the plunge, trying to decrease water use in one of the worst droughts in state history. Blackbeard’s Family Entertainment Center, The Island Waterpark and Wild Water Adventure Park have all made efforts to conserve; from letting lawns dry up, to hundreds of thousands …

In his 30 years of golfing, Steve Amaro says he’s never seen courses this brown. "This is the driest I’ve seen it in years," Amaro said. Golfers of all levels feeling the effects of the drought and the impact it’s having on their game. "I figure the ball is going …

New at six, as the drought lingers on some are turning to unique ways to save water. There’s one option that’s becoming more appealing – sort of. The process of turning "sewage" into drinking water has been around for years. CBS 47’s Janelle Bludau spoke with Fresno City Officials to …

New at six, as the drought lingers on some are turning to unique ways to save water. There’s one option that’s becoming more appealing – sort of. The process of turning "sewage" into drinking water has been around for years. CBS 47’s Janelle Bludau spoke with Fresno City Officials to …