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weather November 21, 2024 12:21 pm

What atmospheric rivers mean for storms, rain and snow in California

Atmospheric rivers are important factors in how much rain falls in California.

California drought February 1, 2024 10:51 am

Explainer: What is an atmospheric river and how does it affect drought in California?

Atmospheric rivers play a major role in how the West Coast gets its water. In the midst of California’s drought, they matter even more. Here’s what to know.

Leo Ortega and his wife walk around their property, surrounded by blue agave plants, in Murrieta, Calif., Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2023. Ortega started growing blue agave plants on the hillsides of his Southern California home because his wife liked the way they looked. Today, his property is littered with what some say could be a promising new crop for water-challenged California. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)

drought November 5, 2023 12:49 pm

Californians bet farming agave for spirits holds key to weathering drought and groundwater limits

Some California entrepreneurs and farmers are betting agave could be a promising crop for weathering drought.

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