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Tulare Lake returned in the Central Valley after California storms
A barrage of storms has resurrected what was once the largest body of fresh water west of the Mississippi River, setting the stage for a disaster this spring.
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Battered central coast of California prepares for another deluge
Hundreds of homes in the Santa Cruz region were damaged by flooding and wind. Weary residents are steeling themselves for even worse conditions this week.
Toxic red tide kills 'uncountable' numbers of fish in the Bay Area
A harmful algal bloom in the San Francisco Bay is killing fish, sharks and stingrays. Some are washing ashore.
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Another variable in the winemaking process: Climate change
After two years of fires, the California winery Donkey & Goat has learned to pivot, combining appellations and even vintages to turn despair into deliciousness.
Can California tourism survive climate change?
The most popular state for tourism in the U.S. endured record wildfires, drought and flooding just this year. “The rate of change has been so dramatic,” says one local scientist. “If I was the California tourism industry, I’d be really worried.”
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In Sonoma County, ‘regenerative agriculture' is the next big thing
Carbon sequestration, pollinator habitat restoration and simple composting: An increasing number of the region's winegrowers are going beyond sustainability.
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Mapping California’s oil spill: Aging pipes line the coast
The latest spill, thought to be from a decades-old pipeline that connected three platforms to a pumping station in Long Beach, has brought scrutiny to California's aging offshore oil and gas infrastructure.
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