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California supplies virtually all of the nation’s sushi rice and half of it is exported. But of all the food crops in the state, rice is likely to be affected by the drought the most. The mere speculation of losses is already driving up prices.

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Food Banks Feel The Drought

April 29, 2014 | Rich Ibarra

Many California food banks will be affected by the drought... with a combination higher prices and more people in need.

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Manteca Company Crafts Cardboard Wine Bottles

April 27, 2014 | Rich Ibarra

A Manteca company will be making wine bottles, but instead of using glass, the bottles will be made from cardboard.

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Report Indicates The Drought Is Impacting Air Quality

April 23, 2014 | Rich Ibarra

The annual report on California's Air Quality has just been released, and the drought is listed as a major factor this year.

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Elk Grove Opens State-Of-Art Waste Transfer Facility

April 22, 2014 | Amy Quinton

The City of Elk Grove celebrated Earth Day Tuesday by opening the first-of-its-kind facility to collect hazardous and electronic waste.

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Spring Rain And Snow Bring Increased Water Allocations

April 18, 2014 | Amy Quinton

Rain and snow may not have pushed California out of its drought, but the late season precipitation will mean a little more water for State Water Project users. There is also relief for some federal Central Valley Project users.

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Legislation Would Protect Communities From Oil Train Accidents

April 17, 2014 | Amy Quinton

Railroads plan to increase their shipments of crude oil by train throughout California. One lawmaker wants to make sure emergency planners can protect communities from potential train accidents.

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Court Rules Against U.S. Bureau of Reclamation In Delta Smelt Battle

April 17, 2014

(AP) -- An appeals court says federal officials should have consulted wildlife agencies about potential harm to a tiny, threatened fish before issuing contracts for water from the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta.

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Poll: Californians Disagree On Reasons For Water Shortage

April 16, 2014 | Marianne Russ

A new survey finds Californians are split over the cause of the state's drought.

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Sacramento 'River Cats' Troubling To Wildlife, Human Health

April 16, 2014 | Pauline Bartolone

Sacramento animal managers say there could be as many as 77,000 stray cats in the city and some people feed them. But experts say the feral animals can pose risks to the ecosystem and human health.

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