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 2572

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 3765

Dozens of Fresno, Tulare Co. residents monitored for coronavirus

Fresno Co. grapples with swath of duplicate ballots issued to voters

Secretary of State Alex Padilla dodges voter ID questions at TJ Cox town hall

Fresno Bee publisher McClatchy files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

As The Fresno Bee moves, is a deal in the works for its old digs?

Kern Co. loses elections chief one week before Election Day

Bakersfield priest Harrison files defamation suit against Fresno Catholic Diocese, spokeswoman

Delivering on promises, Trump resets California’s water landscape

Trump’s Valley visit opens new front in battle with Calif. on water

Amid soaring popularity, Kern Co. weighs hemp regulations

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

Ex-State Sen. Cannella launches Stanislaus Co. Supervisor bid

Countryman, pastor of one of Modesto’s biggest churches, launches bid for Mayor

Taxpayers to save $54mil in Tulare Healthcare District bond refinance

Dozens of Fresno, Tulare Co. residents monitored for coronavirus

Bernhardt pitches new era of “common sense” on California’s water

After suspending priest, Fresno Catholic Diocese is sued over his 2002 abuse case

Micari picks up backing from Tulare Sheriff Boudreaux in heated Supervisor’s race

After suspending priest, Fresno Catholic Diocese is sued over his 2002 abuse case

Kings County reports Valley’s second vaping-related death

Ex-Lemoore Councilwoman Blair found not mentally competent to stand trial

Marquez Brothers agree to $2mil settlement for refusing to hire non-Hispanic workers

Hanford gives 10-day ultimatum for improvements on Carnegie Museum

Costa leads push for public medical school in the Valley

Villapudua nabs endorsement from Merced’s Gray

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

Merced DA will not file charges against Bakersfield priest Harrison

Merced Mayor decides against challenge to Costa

Kern Co. loses elections chief one week before Election Day

Fresno Co. grapples with swath of duplicate ballots issued to voters

In Sin City, Kounalakis dishes on Calif. water fight and more

Calif. Farm Bureau rolls out opposition to split roll ballot initiative

Delivering on promises, Trump resets California’s water landscape

Teachers union backs Fresno Unified trustee Carol Mills for reelection

Madera Community College Center nears full college accreditation

Fresno State drops main commencement in 2020

Visalia Unified taps Ravalin as permanent Superintendent

Tulare City Council faces pushback on proposed weed ordinance

Despite Wyoming setback, ‘Dogs still favorites in MW Tournament

MW football schedule set, Bulldogs also secure future home dates with Power 5 schools

Fresno State beats down Cal Poly 13-0

Noah Blackwell leads Bulldogs to victory over Air Force

Two Bulldogs earn MW Player of the Week honors

Jalen Green to transfer from SJM

Bill Lyons, Newsom’s agriculture czar, is out

Dry year spells light initial water allocation for Valley farmers

Bernhardt fires back at Newsom over Calif. water lawsuit

In Sin City, Kounalakis dishes on Calif. water fight and more

Newsom, Calif. sue to block Trump administration’s Valley water boost

Don Wright