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The US Bureau of Reclamation says most farmers south of the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta will face a second year with no water from the Central Valley Project. Some farmers and cities may receive more.

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World's Biggest Bee Pollination Event Taking Place In The Central Valley

February 26, 2015 | Rich Ibarra

The world's largest pollination event is happening now in the Central Valley. Honey bees from throughout the U.S. have been brought to California to pollinate the almond blossoms.

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Warm Weather Threatens Way of Life at Lake Tahoe

February 26, 2015

It would not be an odd sight in the spring. But there is something depressing about a closed ski slope in the middle of winter. The trails are bare and grassy. The chairlifts just hang there, waving a little with the breeze.

Environment

Poll: Most Californians Support Mandatory Water Rationing

February 26, 2015 | Marianne Russ

A new poll finds nearly all Californians think the state's drought is serious -- and there's growing support for mandatory water rationing.

Health Care

Ski Program At Alpine Meadows Helps 'Wounded Warriors'

February 26, 2015 | Ed Joyce

A special camp at three North Lake Tahoe ski areas is providing winter sports instruction to 18 "wounded warriors" free of charge.

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Thousands of Crows Find Refuge in Downtown Sacramento

February 25, 2015 | Pauline Bartolone

Every night during Sacramento's cold months, as many as 20,000 crows fly in to rest in the trees downtown. Researchers say they may be vestiges of a culture of bird 'persecution' in the countryside.

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Plastic Bag Ban Headed To Ballot

February 24, 2015 | Katie Orr

Opponents of the California state-wide plastic bag ban have collected enough signatures to put the law to a test on the ballot. The announcement was made Tuesday.

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California Lawmakers Will Examine Ways To Capture Stormwater

February 24, 2015 | Amy Quinton

The California drought has state lawmakers looking for creative and affordable ways to increase the state’s water supply. A legislative hearing Wednesday will highlight ways that could make it easier to capture stormwater.

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Referendum To Overturn California Single-Use Plastic Bag Ban Qualifies For Ballot

February 24, 2015 | Ed Joyce

California voters will decide in November 2016 whether to overturn a statewide ban on single-use plastic grocery bags.

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Reno Bee Hotel Functions As Habitat And Educational Tool

February 23, 2015 | Ky Plaskon

Nevada’s first hotel for bees is open and ready for customers. Unlike a bee hive, this structure is for solitary bees, and its real purpose is to educate children.

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