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Governor Declares Drought in California

Its reservoir levels receding and its grounds parched, California has fallen officially into drought, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger said Wednesday, warning that the state might be forced to ration water to cities and regions if conservation efforts did not improve. A farm near Bakersfield has been put up for sale for commercial development. There is tension between city residents and farmers, who consume most of California's water.

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