California freeze: January 2007

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$A widespread agricultural freeze lasted for nearly two weeks in January. Overnight temperatures over a good portion of California dipped into the 20\'s, destroying numerous agricultural crops; with citrus, berry, and vegetable crops the most affected. $1.5 billion estimated in damage/costs; 1 fatality reported.$

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California freeze: January 2007

A widespread agricultural freeze lasted for nearly two weeks in January. Overnight temperatures over a good portion of California dipped into the 20's, destroying numerous agricultural crops; with citrus, berry, and vegetable crops the most affected. $1.5 billion estimated in damage/costs; 1 fatality reported.

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California freeze: January 2007

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