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• Climate Change In California Is Threatening The World's Top Almond Producer August 17, 2021
  California's deepening drought is threatening the state's $6 billion almond industry, which produces about 80% of the world's almonds.
  The Associated Press
• California Appears Headed Back To Drought February 2, 2018
  Less than a year ago, California declared an end to a five-year drought, but a lack of winter precipitation is bringing new worries.
  Richard Gonzales
• From Moonscape To Lush: Photographs Capture California Drought's Story April 17, 2017
  Getty Images photographer Justin Sullivan's "before-and-after" images show how recent rains in California swelled formerly dry reservoirs and turned brown landscapes green.
  Kevin Leahy
• Gov. Jerry Brown Lifts Drought Emergency For Most Of California April 7, 2017
  Still, the state will retain some rules it placed on water use during the years-long drought. "This drought emergency is over," Brown said Friday, "but the next drought could be around the corner."
  Colin Dwyer
• With Drought Emergency Over, Californians Debate Lifting Water Restrictions March 30, 2017
  California is expected to begin easing sweeping water use and drought restrictions after an extraordinary winter of storms. But a fierce debate rages over whether the rules should become permanent.
  Kirk Siegler
• Nearly Half Of California Emerges From Drought In Latest Report January 26, 2017
  For the first time since January of 2014, no part of California is in the "exceptional drought" category, according to a U.S. Drought Monitor report.
  Bill Chappell
• With Water In Short Supply, One California Farmer Grows Feed Indoors August 31, 2016
  The extended drought in California has farmers looking for ways to use less water. Among them, growing feed indoors using hydroponics. The new diet is making some Central Valley sheep very happy.
  Ezra David Romero
• Poisonous Algae Blooms Threaten People, Ecosystems Across U.S. August 29, 2016
  Serious algae outbreaks have hit more than 20 states this summer. Algae blooms aren't unusual. But the frequency, size and toxicity now are worse than ever, and changes in climate are partly to blame.
  Lesley McClurg
• Thousands Of Firefighters Battle Massive Big Sur Blaze July 31, 2016
  After more than a week, a 38,000-acre wildfire on the California coast is still growing, and authorities warn it could burn through August even after it is contained.
  Rebecca Hersher
• Some Evacuation Orders Lifted In Southern California Wildfire July 25, 2016
  The body of a man was found in an area burned by a 33,000 acre wildfire north of Los Angeles. The Sand Fire has destroyed more than a dozen homes and is one of 19 major fires burning in California.
  Kirk Siegler