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EPISODE · Jun 4, 2026 · 10 MIN

Drone Testing in Yolo County Part of Big Plans to Expand Delivery Service

from KQED's The California Report · host KQED

San Francisco drone delivery company Zipline hopes to one day fly your burrito — and other consumer goods — right to your front porch. It’s already doing so in Dallas and elsewhere across the country. But before it can expand, Zipline’s drones are flying thousands of test missions above a serene Yolo County cattle ranch near Esparto. Reporter: Chris Nichols, CapRadio San Diego is exploring selling its Colorado River water to other states that need it. Desalinated seawater is making it possible. Reporter: Katie Anastas, KPBS Voters in Shasta County appear to be rejecting a controversial county clerk who’s been trying to implement major reforms to the elections system there. Reporter: Roman Battaglia, Jefferson Public Radio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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