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PHOTOS: Stunning images show California's drought crisis

WLS
Wednesday, April 8, 2015
This April 3, 2015, aerial photo shows golf course communities bordering the desert in Cathedral City, Calif.
This April 3, 2015, aerial photo shows golf course communities bordering the desert in Cathedral City, Calif.
Homes with swimming pools border the desert of this neighborhood Friday, April 3, 2015, in Cathedral City, Calif.
Aerial view overlooking landscaping on April 4, 2015 in Ramona, California.
Aerial view overlooking landscaping on April 4, 2015 in San Diego.
Aerial view overlooking landscaping on April 4, 2015 in San Diego, California.
Aerial view overlooking landscaping on April 4, 2015 in San Diego, California.
Aerial view overlooking landscaping on April 4, 2015 in San Diego, California.
Aerial view overlooking landscaping on April 4, 2015 in San Diego, California.
Aerial view overlooking landscaping on April 4, 2015 in San Diego, California.
Aerial view overlooking landscaping on April 4, 2015 in San Diego, California.
Aerial view overlooking landscaping on April 4, 2015 in Rancho Santa Fe, California.
This April 3, 2015, aerial photo shows the Porcupine Creek Golf Club bordering the desert in Rancho Mirage, Calif.
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This April 3, 2015, aerial photo shows golf course communities bordering the desert in Cathedral City, Calif.
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Images of lush green grass and blue swimming pools juxtaposed against the parched shrubs of the surrounding landscapes illustrate the challenge California faces as the state attempts to reduce water usage during the drought.

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