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Breaking down ‘grocery bliss’ might be key to winning Calif.’s fight for water storage
While it's difficult to convince a soccer mom in Bel Air that California needs water storage, Friant Water's Johnny Amaral wants to see the Valley do a better job fighting for water politically.
May 15, 2023
“Conditions are ripe” for intense run-off after storms, Friant water official says.
Despite intense winter storms, one of the region's largest reservoirs is lean on supply ahead of snowmelt, Friant Water's Johnny Amaral tells Sunrise FM.
May 15, 2023
Report: Valley almond crop to dip for third-straight year
The Valley's hot crop is in the midst of a post-COVID correction in the marketplace. Here's how things are shaping up for 2023.
May 13, 2023
Calif. to cover costs to raise Corcoran Levee as re-emerging Tulare Lake swells
Defending southern Kings County from intense flooding near the new Tulare Lake has become a key budget issue for Gov. Gavin Newsom.
May 13, 2023
Duarte crosses McCarthy on key border security bill
The Modesto lawmaker cited concerns over immigration as the basis for being one of two GOP lawmakers to vote against the measure.
May 11, 2023
U.S. Supreme Court rejects challenge to dump Calif. pork law
California has few local pork producers affected by Prop. 12. The impact instead will be felt by out-of-state producers.
May 11, 2023
UFW-backed bill to ease farm union organizing approved by Calif. legislature
The bill strips the ability to conduct union elections by mail and replaces it with a simple sign-up process that opponents claim is rife for abuse.
May 8, 2023
Louder voices, bigger investments needed for Calif. water security, local experts say.
The California Water Alliance's water forum tackled how best to fight for a stable, plentiful water supply for America's breadbasket.
May 5, 2023
Valadao’s sweeping water legislation advances out of committee
Last week's passage through the Natural Resources Committee brings the bill one step closer to becoming law.
May 1, 2023
Newsom pleads for patience as lawmakers press for Valley flood relief
As Gov. Newsom surveyed flood damage, lawmakers are already calling for sweeping financial aid to improve flood protection in the south Valley.
April 25, 2023