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    A Tale of Two Californias

    For the Sierra snowpack, El Nino is delivering on its promise. Forecasters and climatologists say snow depth, in most of the mountain range, is near normal levels -- great news for the state’s thirsty reservoirs. But the good fortune hasn’t materialized here in Southern California, where fewer storms have kept the region locked in extreme drought.

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    Person smiling broadly wearing glasses and plaid shirt against ivy-covered wall background.By Steve Chiotakis • Mar 25, 2016 • 8m Listen

    For the Sierra snowpack, El Nino is delivering on its promise. Forecasters and climatologists say snow depth, in most of the mountain range, is near normal levels -- great news for the state’s thirsty reservoirs. But the good fortune hasn’t materialized here in Southern California, where fewer storms have kept the region locked in extreme drought.

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      Steve Chiotakis

      Afternoon News Anchor

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      Benjamin Gottlieb

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