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Hurricane Season

Forecast: Robust tropical storm season looms Forecast: Robust tropical storm season looms

The traditional hurricane season, which begins on June 1, may be the busiest in recent years.

May 17, 2024

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Cicadas and fireflies in abundance Cicadas and fireflies in abundance

byBrent Murphree

May 16, 2024

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The fight over water The fight over water

byBrent Murphree

May 2, 2024

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Rice Irrigation

Be a “Bell Cow”Be a “Bell Cow”

Apr 30, 2024

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Calif. pot industry owes $732m in taxes Calif. pot industry owes $732m in taxes

Apr 26, 2024

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Is your garden in?Is your garden in?

byBrent Murphree

Apr 18, 2024

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