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 2921

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 4295

Fresno Co. backs Newsom’s reopening rollback order

Fresno Co. DA declines charges against Arias in protester scuffle

Tracking the San Joaquin Valley’s coronavirus cases, tests

Lee Brand got it right by killing parks tax. Coronavirus proved it.

Fresno to serve as hub for Newsom’s coronavirus strike team to police businesses

Major Kern oil producer scores extension on major debt payments

Tracking the San Joaquin Valley’s coronavirus cases, tests

Kern County approves preliminary budget that sees pandemic-related hits

Newsom orders last call, shuts down bars in Valley counties

Major Kern oil producer posts $1.8bil Q1 loss as bankruptcy worries mount

Mobile data reveals Valley is almost back to moving around like normal

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

Several Valley cities rank near the top of national car-theft rates

Valley Dems back Trump impeachment inquiry, Nunes dismisses as “kabuki theater”

Cannella drops bid for Stanislaus Co. Supervisor citing conflicts

Tracking the San Joaquin Valley’s coronavirus cases, tests

Visalia Unified shuts down operations for two weeks

Visalia Unified to pull Black Lives Matter posters from high school fence

Newsom orders last call, shuts down bars in Valley counties

No thanks: Valley law enforcement shrugs off Newsom’s mask mandate

No ifs, ands, or butts: Tachi Palace goes smoke-free to limit coronavirus spread

Tracking the San Joaquin Valley’s coronavirus cases, tests

Newsom orders last call, shuts down bars in Valley counties

Lemoore gets to work on drafting a public safety tax for November

A preview of reopened schools emerges in Hanford

Merced Co. Sheriff calls for lake, parks to close for Independence Day weekend

Merced Co. joins state’s coronavirus watch list

Newsom orders last call, shuts down bars in Valley counties

Merced rolls out $500k gift card program as coronavirus relief

State OKs Merced, Madera, Stanislaus, Kings, Kern, Fresno counties to begin expedited reopening

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

Pay raises for Mariposa Co. Supervisors halted after signature campaign

Mobile data reveals Valley is almost back to moving around like normal

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

Several Valley cities rank near the top of national car-theft rates

Valley Dems back Trump impeachment inquiry, Nunes dismisses as “kabuki theater”

Cannella drops bid for Stanislaus Co. Supervisor citing conflicts

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

Villapudua nabs endorsement from Merced’s Gray

Tracy Councilwoman Vargas takes plunge for San Joaquin County Supervisor

Villapudua picks up endorsements for Assembly race

Villapudua, former San Joaquin Supervisor, launches 13th Assembly bid

Seventeen-year-olds voting? Could arrive to Calif. in 2022.

City Attorney backs up Bakersfield’s efforts to hold special election to replace Rivera

Republicans announce TV blitz backing Valadao’s comeback bid

Bakersfield City Council hits speed bump on path to replace Rivera

Long-time Bakersfield Councilwoman to retire, opening door for election battle

Vie-Del strikes deal for grape concentrate business from Constellation Brands

Damming up water progress throws Calif.’s future into limbo

Study: Calif. Ag sector sees billions in coronavirus losses pile up across-the-board

How the Friant Water Authority recaptured control of its destiny to fix the Friant-Kern Canal

Calif. officials deliver another “water-block” over Shasta Dam

Minor League Baseball cancels season, affecting Valley teams

Central Valley junior colleges suspend fall athletics

Watney tests positive with coronavirus, a PGA Tour first

Allegations of stripper at a recruiting party puts Fresno St. Wrestling in hot water

Harris Farms horse set to defend Santa Anita title

Visalia Unified shuts down operations for two weeks

Visalia Unified to pull Black Lives Matter posters from high school fence

Back to school? Fresno State announces plans for Fall semester

A preview of reopened schools emerges in Hanford

Claims of anti-conservative bias emerge in Fresno Unified probes of social media posts

Sour grapes emerge as most Calif. wineries close while Newsom’s winery remains open

Major Kern oil producer scores extension on major debt payments

Vie-Del strikes deal for grape concentrate business from Constellation Brands

Fresno to serve as hub for Newsom’s coronavirus strike team to police businesses

Calif. gas taxes exceeds 50 cents per gallon

Lee Brand got it right by killing parks tax. Coronavirus proved it.

Damming up water progress throws Calif.’s future into limbo

How the Friant Water Authority recaptured control of its destiny to fix the Friant-Kern Canal

Calif. officials deliver another “water-block” over Shasta Dam

It’s time for Fresno to get back to serious meetings – in person.

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