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EARLY SUNDAY MORNING before the Cinco de Mayo parade took place in downtown Stockton, people began scouting out the best location to view the event and set up lawn chairs and blankets. Many people said they arrived as early as 9:30 a.m. to get a good view of the parade, despite the Mexican celebration beginning […]

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A cultural cavalcade: Stockton Cinco de Mayo festival delights with parade, music and food

Now comes the meltdown: Sierra’s snowpack at 254% of average — and it’s headed our way

Dairies in despair: California farmers reeling as flooding wreaks havoc on their livelihood

A flood of concern: Water watchers wary of effects when record snowpack starts to melt

As floods endanger the San Joaquin Valley, Newsom cuts funding for floodplains

Ground zero: Rain brings little relief to California’s depleted groundwater

Scientists use imaging technology in quest to recharge state’s shrinking groundwater table

Opinion: Pricing groundwater will help solve California’s water problems

UC Berkeley researchers working on low-cost way to keep water safe in rural communities

San Joaquin Valley is sinking, but researchers say restoring water table may not reverse it

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