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California US House races could help tilt power in Congress

California is a heavily Democratic state, but the Republican Party retains pockets of strength in U.S. House districts that will be among the country’s marquee elections in the fight to control Congress

The Independent UK · Jun 2, 2022

Rural California hatches plan for engineered mosquitoes to battle stealthy predator

VISALIA, Calif. — Bryan Ruiz moved his family into a newly built home in this Central Valley farming center seven months ago and almost immediately found they were under assault.

Tribune News Service · May 20, 2022

‘A race to the bottom’: New bill aims to limit frenzy of well drilling on California farms

LOS ANGELES — In farming areas across Calfornia's Central Valley, a well-drilling frenzy has accelerated over the last year as growers turn to pumping more groundwater during the drought, even as falling water levels leave hundreds of nearby homes with dry wells.

Los Angeles Times · May 10, 2022

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Democrats loved hating on Devin Nunes. Now there’s a 6-way race to replace him

LOS ANGELES — Voters in the Central Valley will cast their ballots Tuesday in a special election to fill the congressional seat left vacant when Republican Rep. Devin Nunes resigned in January to head Donald Trump’s new social media company.

Los Angeles Times · Apr 4, 2022

Cannabis Dispensary Roundup: Element 7, Halo Collective, Cresco, Budega, Parallel, Great Barrington, FIKA

Element 7 Launches Its First Central Valley Cannabis Dispensary In Firebaugh Element 7 opened its newest retail cannabis concept store in the heart of California's Central Valley last weekend.

Benzinga · Mar 23, 2022

California judge overturns 11-year prison term for woman whose baby was stillborn

A Central Valley woman's 11-year prison sentence was overturned this week after a Kings County judge ruled that her plea agreement for voluntary manslaughter was unlawful.

Los Angeles Times · Mar 18, 2022

As drought persists in California, minimal water deliveries announced for the Central Valley Project

With California entering a third year of drought and its reservoirs at low levels, the federal government has announced plans to deliver minimal amounts of water through the Central Valley Project, putting many farmers on notice that they should prepare to receive no water from the system this year.

Los Angeles Times · Feb 25, 2022

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‘We can’t make it rain’: California farmers left out to dry as US government allots no water

The move marks the fourth time in the last decade that farmers in California didn’t receive water from the Central Valley Project

The Guardian - US · Feb 24, 2022

California beekeepers turn to GPS tracking and cameras to foil hive thefts

Increasing demand for pollinators and higher rents for hives are driving thefts in Central Valley’s almond groves

The Guardian - US · Feb 22, 2022

Jean Guerrero: Can California Latinos save Democrats in the midterm elections? A new congressional map offers hope

With new congressional maps based on the 2020 census, the number of Latino-majority districts in California has grown to 16 from 10. The six new majority-Latino districts could help Democrats retain control of the House. But it might require more from Democrats than they’re willing to give.

Los Angeles Times · Feb 18, 2022

Climate crisis and systemic inequities drive push to reform California water laws

LOS ANGELES — California's mountain snowpack is shrinking, and climate change is intensifying the severe drought. Streams have dwindled and reservoirs have declined as vast quantities of water are diverted for farms and cities. Endangered fish are struggling to survive. And in farming areas in the Central Valley, hundreds of…

Los Angeles Times · Feb 17, 2022

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