Central Valley California

Most Of California To Enter Sweeping New Virus Lockdown

Much of California faces new restriction as the state has reached a staggering total of 1.3 million COVID-19 cases since the pandemic started.
By Jocelyn Gecker, AP

Gavin Newsom To Scale Back, Not Abandon, California's High-Speed Rail

"Let’s be real. The project, as currently planned, would cost too much and take too long," the governor said of bullet train plans.
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Like Fruit, Vegetables And Almonds? Scientists Have Bad News.

The snow pack that supplies 60 percent of the water to California farms and cities will likely shrink by half by the mid-century.
By Tom Philpott, Mother Jones

Tragic Immigrant Deaths Fuel Drive To ‘Flip’ California GOP Congressional District

In shadow of Cesar Chavez, turnout drive seeks to engage Latinos upset over Trump’s policies.
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Democrats Suing To Stop GOP Congressman Calling Himself A ‘Farmer’ On Ballot

Rep. Jeff Denham, who represents California’s agricultural Central Valley, faces a serious re-election challenge.
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