The San Joaquin Valley is considered the nation’s breadbasket. But it is increasingly becoming a dustier place to live. New research co-authored by UC Merced professors shows efforts to conserve groundwater in the face of drought may be worsening the region’s dust problem.
Plus, the latest news headlines: Fresno gets much-needed funding to continue downtown revitalization; and air quality officials caution against too many fireworks this Fourth of July.