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What could be California s first major new reservoir in years has cleared a key regulatory hurdle. The California Water Commission on Wednesday voted in favor of the feasibility of the
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) Amid a severe drought, California regulators on Wednesday advanced what could be the state's first major new water storage project in years despite warnings it would hasten the extinction of an endangered salmon species while disrupting the cultural traditions of some native tribes.