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Water & DroughtFree testing offered to detect nitrate in SJ Valley domestic wellsJuly 6, 2025 at 9:08 AM
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Water & DroughtModesto-area residents most impacted by contamination get free well testing, bottled waterUpdated February 27, 2025 at 12:29 PM
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Politics & GovernmentCan California salmon survive Trump water plan backed by House Republicans in spending bill?Updated August 9, 2023 at 8:04 AM
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Water & DroughtTurlock groundwater agency secures $9 million grant. What will it use the money for?Updated June 30, 2023 at 4:04 PM
Water & DroughtCalifornia and other states agree to water cuts during Colorado River crisisMay 22, 2023 at 10:05 AM
Politics & GovernmentIn a reduced climate budget, Newsom pivots to flood response and cuts droughtUpdated May 13, 2023 at 1:48 PM
Water & DroughtFederal officials told states to curb Colorado River use. How will it affect California?Updated April 17, 2023 at 11:30 AM
Politics & GovernmentBiden gives California more than $690 million to improve water quality and infrastructureUpdated April 5, 2023 at 4:41 PM
Water & DroughtThe cure for winter flooding might be in this swamp — if California actually funds itUpdated March 26, 2023 at 10:35 AM
Water & DroughtOrphaned mountain lion cub with ‘feisty spirit’ is being treated at Oakland ZooApril 12, 2022 at 2:01 PM
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