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Despite storms, many Californians are still coping with dry wells and awaiting fixes

SANGER, Calif. — In a neighborhood surrounded by almond orchards and citrus groves southeast of Fresno, large plastic cisterns occupy the yards of many homes, and residents have learned to ration water until the next tanker truck arrives.

Los Angeles Times · Apr 20, 2023

Environmental group urges California to limit the growing of almonds and alfalfa

LOS ANGELES — As drought and climate change continue to wreak havoc on California’s water supply, an environmental advocacy group is calling on the state to limit the cultivation of thirsty crops like almonds and alfalfa, saying the agriculture industry is guzzling most of the state’s supplies at the expense…

Los Angeles Times · Feb 1, 2023