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As Storms Hit California, Reservoirs are Healthy. But Water Forecast Remains Unclear
11/16/2023Unlike a year ago, water storage is above average. Whether the year is wet or dry, though, remains uncertain despite El Niño conditions.
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In Rare Strike by Civil Servants, State-Employed Scientists Walk Out for Better Pay
11/15/2023More than 4,000 state scientists have worked under an expired contract for three years. Average wages in 2020 were $83,586, 27% less than state engineers’ pay. The state filed an unfair labor practice charge to stop the strike.
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