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SW Parra

Flamin’ hot! SW Parra opinion cartoon depicts Valley heat and California drought

Flamin’ hot!
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The San Joaquin Valley’s baking-hot July weather is the subject of this week’s opinion cartoon by SW Parra for The Fresno Bee and Merced Sun-Star.

Keep those cold drinks and fans handy: The National Weather Service forecasts triple-digit highs for the Valley through next Thursday.

Unfortunately, the hot times have also meant some Valley communities stressing out their water wells, causing them to fail.

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