Rains bring California lake back from the dead: ‘We’re surrounded by water’ Tulare Lake was drained a century ago. Now locals fear flooding as agencies rush in sandbags and rebuild levees The Guardian - US · Apr 6, 2023
Worry and suspicion reign as once-dry Tulare Lake drowns California farmland CORCORAN, Calif. — Sixth Avenue used to cut through miles of farmland. Now, the road has disappeared under muddy water, its path marked by sodden telephone poles that protrude from the swelling lake. Water laps just below the windows of a lone farmhouse that sits alongside the submerged route. Los Angeles Times · Mar 29, 2023
California town engulfed in floodwater. But residents fear what will happen if they flee ALLENSWORTH, Calif. — A pool of floodwater covered Perla Estrada’s front yard. She walked in sandals through the muddy water. Los Angeles Times · Mar 21, 2023
Thousands evacuated as Californians brace for another storm Lowland communities of Alpaugh and Allensworth evacuated amid warnings that floods could isolate or trap residents The Guardian - US · Mar 20, 2023
'We need to stop the water': A California town's frantic fight to save itself ALLENSWORTH, Calif. — When it rained for days and floodwaters poured onto roads, the people of Allensworth grabbed shovels and revved up tractors. Los Angeles Times · Mar 19, 2023