It’s an old idea with a new twist. Cloud seeding by way of drones may be in California’s future as scientists, politicians and the business sector are considering just about any plausible idea to find fresh water.
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Stanford team finds link to global warming, drought
A team of scientists at Stanford University on Thursday reported that the lingering California drought is “very likely” linked to human-caused climate change.
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Palmdale Amphitheater presents music, fun, excitement galore this fall
In celebration of its 10th anniversary, the Palmdale Amphitheater this fall will offer a variety of concerts and events that are practically guaranteed to peak the interest of fine arts fans and those who owe a debt of gratitude to military veterans. Marie Kerr Park will also feature a number of events to coincide with the music venue anniversary.
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Lancaster Grand Prix promises downtown thrills and excitement
Lancaster will be roaring and revving with high-powered excitement Sept. 26-28 as the sixth annual Streets of Lancaster Grand Prix winds its way through downtown. Each autumn, Lancaster hosts one of the west coast’s largest and most prestigious professional KART street races. The event draws hundreds of North America’s elite drivers, all vying for the title of “fastest street course racer.”
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U.S. to dispatch 3,000 troops to Liberia
The Obama administration is preparing to assign 3,000 U.S. military personnel to West Africa to supply needed medical and logistical support to assist overwhelmed local health care systems in managing the Ebola pandemic.
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New USC Village in 2017
University of Southern California officials were joined by counterparts from city and county government on Monday to break ground on the new $650 million USC Village project.
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The power of the pen: Obama and the history of executive orders
“When in the course of human events it becomes necessary …”
—United States Declaration of Independence, Thomas Jefferson, July 1776
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The power of the pen: Obama and the history of executive orders
“When in the course of human events it becomes necessary …”
—United States Declaration of Independence, Thomas Jefferson, July 1776
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Water bond measure set, will appear on November ballot
The Metropolitan Water District (MWD) board this week threw its support behind a $7.5 billion water bond that will appear on the November statewide ballot. The bill may be a crucial step for the state to survive the continuing drought.
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Water bill passage unlikely
Negotiations on Capitol Hill regarding much-needed legislation on a water bill for California finds the state’s two Democratic senators—as well as House and Senate Republicans—struggling to find a balance between sympathy for Central Valley farmers and concern for environmental protection.