In California, Alarm Grows Over Shrinking Water Levels

By Richard Gonzales

Published January 14, 2014 at 4:00 PM EST

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Richard Gonzales is NPR's National Desk Correspondent based in San Francisco. Along with covering the daily news of region, Gonzales' reporting has included medical marijuana, gay marriage, drive-by shootings, Jerry Brown, Willie Brown, the U.S. Ninth Circuit, the California State Supreme Court and any other legal, political, or social development occurring in Northern California relevant to the rest of the country.

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What Top Film Schools Are Doing To Help Diversify Hollywood

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The U.S.'s top film schools are prioritizing a diverse student body. The demand for better representation on screen and behind the camera requires a talent pipeline from film schools.
The Best Time For Rehabilitation After A Stroke Might Actually Be 2 To 3 Months Later

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Intensive rehabilitative therapy that starts two to three months after a stroke may be key to helping the injured brain rewire, a new study suggests. That's later than covered by many insurance plans.
A Hotter Climate Means Falling Trees — And More Power Outages

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Power outages are a growing problem in a hotter climate, and it's not just from bigger storms. Rising temperatures are also damaging trees, making them more likely to fall on power lines.