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The Forgotten History of the Schemers Who Turned California Into an Agricultural Wonder
From the beginning, the Central Valley's productivity was a result of the most intensive farming experiment the world had ever seen. And now, farmers are pushing even harder against biological realities. An excerpt from Mark Arax's critically acclaimed new book, "The Dreamt Land."
How California Is Making Up for 20 Years of English-Only Education
Half of California's children come from immigrant families, and educating them well is crucial to the state's future. New programs in Fresno offer reasons for hope.
For Some Migrant Worker Children in College, a Free Sandwich Can Make All the Difference
For decades, a small federal program has been helping the students of farmworkers win at college by smothering them with support.