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A SUNLIGHT SERIES
Meet the water baron you (likely) haven’t heard of
Uneasy about the slow plan to siphon Valley water for Southern California, farmers and water managers are worrying about a large land owner in the region.LA councilman De León mocked after botched Pledge of Allegiance
The Los Angeles City Councilman, who hopes of eventually becoming Mayor, concluded his rendition of the pledge with an "Oof."Mathys, former Fresno councilman, files to challenge Valadao in ’22
The former Fresno councilman is the first Republican to challenge Valadao since the Hanford dairyman first one his seat in the House in 2012.Southwest’s launch in Fresno “opens a wide door” to boost business, Dyer says
"The fact is we’re in the heart of California, we have available land, we do not have traffic congestion and now we have Southwest Airlines," Fresno Mayor Jerry Dyer said.Meet the new folks who will determine how much water trickles down to the Valley

Joe Biden is in the White House. Meet his team running the Department of Interior, the top department that holds sway over water flow in the Valley.
Growing worry as Californians owe $1bil in water bill debt

The report from California's top water agency shows 1.6 million households in the Golden State have some form of water debt.
Calif. counties to Newsom on vaccine data: check your numbers

California's counties allege the state's vaccination numbers are much higher than reported, one big issue among many in the vaccine distribution plan.