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Rainstorms can’t fix California’s depleted groundwater – CalMatters
Despite historic winter storms, experts warn that many of California’s residential wells are far from being replenished, leaving many families without a dependable source of water.
California's fir trees are dying at an alarming rate – San Francisco Chronicle
A new report by the U.S. Forest Service shows that California lost nearly 36.3 million trees in 2022 due to drought, illness, and insects. Left unaddressed, tree mortality may increase wildfire severity in the future.
Hunger spike feared as food stamp boosts end in April – CalMatters
Food banks across California are bracing for a feared spike in hunger amid inflated prices after a pandemic-era boost in food aid ends in April. March is the last month CalFresh recipients will get the additional benefits, as the federal government cuts off the “emergency allotments” that have kept food stamp allowances higher than usual for nearly three years now.