Bees take flight to pollinate almond crop Westside orchards are abuzz with honeybee activity as almond trees are in full blossom. (Westside Connect File Photo) By Christine SouzaCalifornia Farm Bureau Ag Alert Latest Land values plunge as groundwater law dims farm prospects Ten years after the law known as SGMA changed California’s water world, what’s next? State budget cuts having “profound” impact on water agencies from state to local levels Almond farmers diversify for bottom line