Don Wright

Don Wright is a contributor to The San Joaquin Valley Sun. He is also the publisher of WaterWrights.net, a comprehensive guide to agricultural irrigation news in the San Joaquin Valley. You can reach him at don@waterwrights.net

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Senate Bill 1 tries to limit water supply by stopping time

Senate Bill 1 freezes the law and regulations for air and water quality to those in effect on the final day of the Obama presidency.

Don WrightAugust 20, 2019, 9:39 pmAugust 20, 2019 Comments Off 3387

Agriculture

The good, the bad, and the ugly of SGMA, explained

What is the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act? And why is it such a big deal for the San Joaquin Valley’s agricultural sector?

Don WrightMay 8, 2019, 4:41 pmMay 9, 2019 Comments Off 5341

Contact tracing’s value is declining. Why are we spending millions on it?

Sources: Newsom headed to Reedley to plug farmworker vaccination efforts

Valley prosecutors resist push to prosecute COVID-defiant restaurants

Judge hits the brakes on Tower Theatre sale – or at least part of it.

Transition complete, Grizzlies celebrate partnership with Colorado Rockies

Valley prosecutors resist push to prosecute COVID-defiant restaurants

Amazon expands Valley footprint, opens distribution center in Shafter

Resigning from priesthood, Harrison claims Fresno Catholic Bishop sacrificed “the Gospel for politics and money”

Actor Amato first Democrat to launch 2022 challenge to McCarthy

Two Valley businesses have pandemic wish granted, courtesy of Barstool Sports

Scott Peterson faces retrial of sentencing phase in 2002 murder case

Calif. Supreme Court orders judge to re-examine Scott Peterson’s convictions

Tom Berryhill, Valley legislator, passes at 67

Calif. Supreme Court vacates death penalty for Scott Peterson

Newsom’s strike force tallies up Valley rule-breakers

Facing litany of charges, Ex-Tulare hospital exec seeks defenders of Weinstein, Casey Anthony

Valley counties begins doling out COVID-19 vaccine doses

Tulare Co. shutters jury trials for 2020

Facing 40 felony charges, Ex-Tulare hospital CEO surrenders to FBI

Harrell ousts Tulare City Councilman Carlton Jones following tumultuous tenure

Confusion reigns as Brieno rescinds resignation from Hanford City Council

Ex-Hanford councilman Brieno threatens suit over exit

Hanford investigation paints broader picture of hostile work environment by councilman

“Atmosphere” of harassment by ex-Councilman exposes Hanford to $1.25mil claim

Faraday Future preps to go public, fund Hanford-based car manufacturing

Jerry O’Banion, longtime Merced Supervisor, passes

Auditor: Calif. unfairly targeted Valley cities by withholding coronavirus cash

Professor’s Anti-Semitic tweets spark UC Merced investigation

Merced City Council nixes proposed Black Lives Matter mural

Newsom’s strike force tallies up Valley rule-breakers

Heavy winds topple a dozen giant sequoias in Yosemite

Yosemite to reopen Thursday with reservations

Mariposa Co. Supervisors bid for pay raise officially halted

Study: A coronavirus recession exposes Valley economy’s strengths and weaknesses

National Parks around the Valley close temporarily

Scott Peterson faces retrial of sentencing phase in 2002 murder case

Calif. Supreme Court orders judge to re-examine Scott Peterson’s convictions

Tom Berryhill, Valley legislator, passes at 67

Calif. Supreme Court vacates death penalty for Scott Peterson

Newsom’s strike force tallies up Valley rule-breakers

Internal polling puts Miller over Villapudua in Stockton Assembly seat

Internal Poll: Villapudua holds double-digit lead in Stockton-area Assembly race

Catholic Church among Valley’s largest PPP loan recipients

Study: A coronavirus recession exposes Valley economy’s strengths and weaknesses

Villapudua nabs endorsement from Merced’s Gray

Clovis Councilman: No prizes-for-votes at Saturday rally

How recalling Gavin Newsom became my business

Drawing blind? California redistricting panel parts ways with top official

“Dithering” from Newsom has put California kids in jeopardy, Faulconer says

How mad is your county at Gavin Newsom? Here are the numbers.

California set to ban all ag burning by 2025

Feds start 2021 with light water supply for Valley farmers

California’s climate change future is being written – in its waterways

The agenda on a collision course with American farming

Rural Valley cities secure permanent water supply in deal with Feds

Transition complete, Grizzlies celebrate partnership with Colorado Rockies

Finally! Sanger native, Raiders legend Tom Flores punches ticket to Pro Football Hall of Fame

Coors, Fresno, legislators come up big in push to make Tom Flores a Hall of Famer

Fresno State wrestler jailed on felony rape accusation

Bulldogs secure 14 commits on National Signing Day

Bourbon Street School: Fresno teacher catches heat for teaching from New Orleans on Mardi Gras

Report: Replacing Fresno High “Warriors” mascot to cost taxpayers $400k

For Fresno Unified’s newest charter school, echoes of past failure ring loud

Business leaders push Newsom to reopen schools

Bredefeld, Nelson square off over lawsuit pushing Fresno Unified to return students to campus

Valley prosecutors resist push to prosecute COVID-defiant restaurants

Judge hits the brakes on Tower Theatre sale – or at least part of it.

Amazon expands Valley footprint, opens distribution center in Shafter

Backed by half of Calif. legislature, Borgeas’ business relief plan picks up statewide support

Sequoia Brewing heads to court to halt Tower Theatre sale

How recalling Gavin Newsom became my business

California’s climate change future is being written – in its waterways

Lawmakers should learn from California: protect workers’ flexibility

The agenda on a collision course with American farming

Lockdowns lifted, let businesses do what they do best: innovate

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