Right under the Central Valley, there are vast ancient river beds, cut by glaciers thousands of years ago. Erica Geis wrote about ancient aquifers for Bay Nature magazine. 

Right under the Central Valley, there are vast ancient river beds, cut by glaciers thousands of years ago. Erica Geis wrote about ancient aquifers for Bay Nature magazine.&nbsp;

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Solution for California’s Drought Problems Could Lie Below Us; Way Below Us

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For the first time since a chemical tank failed in Garden Grove last month, forcing thousands to evacuate Orange County over Memorial Day weekend, city leaders and residents heard publicly from the company involved in the scare.

For the first time since a chemical tank failed in Garden Grove last month, forcing thousands to evacuate Orange County over Memorial Day weekend, city leaders and residents heard publicly from the company involved in the scare.

GKN Aerospace Speaks Out After Last Month's Garden Grove Tank Failure

This year's FIFA World Cup in North America officially kicks off tomorrow, with Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara set to host six games.

This year's FIFA World Cup in North America officially kicks off tomorrow, with Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara set to host six games.

Solution for California’s Drought Problems Could Lie Below Us; Way Below Us

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