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Stories related to: Drought 2015

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Environment

Wildfire Smoke, Heat Creates Unhealthy Air In San Joaquin

September 10, 2015 | Ed Joyce

Air quality 'unhealthful for sensitive groups' in the San Joaquin Valley due to ozone, wildfire smoke and dust.

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Environment

Report Shows Yearly Improvement In California, Nevada Drought

August 20, 2015 | Ed Joyce

The latest report shows no weekly change in the drought depiction for California and Nevada, but year over year comparisons show improvement for both states.

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State Government

Caltrans Trying To Cut Water Use In Half

August 17, 2015 | Katie Orr

Caltrans says it’s trying to cut its water use in half. The agency maintains more than 30,000 acres of landscaping along state highways.

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Environment

Forecast Of Lightning In California Brings Wildfire Concerns

July 31, 2015 | Ed Joyce

The weather forecast through the weekend includes thunderstorms and lightning for parts of northern California, which could spark new wildfires.

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Environment

Working Outdoors Brings 'Beat The Heat' Strategy

July 30, 2015 | Ed Joyce

Triple digit heat has many people staying cool inside. But outdoor workers don't have that option.

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Environment

Drought Tightens Grip In Western U.S. As Wildfires Spread

July 30, 2015 | Ed Joyce

The above-average rains of the past week did not ease drought conditions or improve reservoir storage in California. The drought expanded in other parts of the western U.S.

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Environment

California Drought: Recent Above-Average Rain No Help

July 23, 2015 | Ed Joyce

The "well above-average" rain of the past three months in California has not brought any improvement to drought conditions in the state.

Environment

$1.5 Million Fine Proposed For Water Diversion In Drought

July 20, 2015 | Amy Quinton

California water regulators have proposed the largest penalty against a senior water right holder since the drought began.

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Environment

California Drought: Warmest June Ever For California

July 9, 2015 | Ed Joyce

California is on pace for its warmest year on record in the fourth year of drought.

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More Urban Pest Problems Blamed On Drought

July 7, 2015 | Steve Milne

Some pest control companies say business is way up this year as people deal with more ants, fleas and rodents. The vermin boom is blamed on the drought and warmer than usual winter.

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