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'California plan would pay farmers to grow less to save water' -Associated Press

California would pay farmers not to plant thousands of acres of land as part of a $2.9 billion plan announced Tuesday aimed at letting more water flow through the state’s major rivers and streams to help restore the unique habitat in one of North America’s largest estuaries.

 

'Yolo County launches basic income pilot to prevent homelessness’ -Sacramento Business Journal

As cities and counties throughout the Sacramento region grapple with solutions to the rising homelessness crisis, Yolo County is trying something new: a basic income program targeted at families experiencing homelessness or unstable housing.

 

'Sierra Nevada Conservancy Launches new Grant Programs to Conserve Lands and Boost Local Economies' – YubaNet

The Sierra Nevada Conservancy, a state agency dedicated to improving the environmental, economic, and social well-being of the Sierra Nevada region, has launched its 2022 Strategic Land Conservation and Vibrant Recreation and Tourism Directed Grant programs.