Calif. Farm Bureau rolls out opposition to split roll ballot initiative
A proposal to roll back California’s Proposition 13 for commercial properties saw a new opponent emerge on Thursday: farmers.
Agriculture, Highlight, Politics
Agriculture, Bakersfield, Highlight, Politics
Delivering on promises, Trump resets California’s water landscape
Trump capped a decade-long movement to halt water diversions to the Pacific Ocean and send more of the precious resource to Valley communities and farms.
Agriculture, Highlight
Trump celebrated a big boost in water for the Valley. But what did he sign?
President Donald Trump sat down in Bakersfield to sign a key piece of paper. What does it mean for the Central Valley’s water future?
Agriculture, Highlight, Visalia
Bernhardt pitches new era of “common sense” on California’s water
The era of insanity at the Interior Department is over, so said Interior Secretary David Bernhardt during a forum at Tulare’s International Agri-Center.
Agriculture, Bakersfield, Politics
Trump’s Valley visit opens new front in battle with Calif. on water
Six days before Air Force One touches down in the Valley, there’s plenty of unknowns – starting with what President …
Agriculture, Highlight
“Godspeed with the Witch Hunt”: Costa, Cox vote to OK subpoenas to probe Valley water boost
The two reps voted to grant House Dems the power to investigate and potentially nullify the Trump administration’s plan to boost the Valley’s water supply.
Agriculture
Two Valley Congressmen have a say in whether House Dems probe Valley water boost
As House Democrats pine for an opportunity to dig into the Interior Department, two Valley Congressmen face a tough choice between water and party support.
Agriculture, View
Hard to swallow Newsom’s “voluntary agreements” under the threat of doom
The proposed voluntary agreements over California’s water is a classic case of the lesser of two evils. It shouldn’t be that way.
Agriculture, Bakersfield, Highlight
Amid soaring popularity, Kern Co. weighs hemp regulations
As its popularity among growers and commercial users peaked, Kern County’s Supervisors are considering a new ordinance to regulate the cultivation of hemp.
Agriculture, Highlight
Newsom backs water voluntary agreements as framework for Delta fish restoration is released
Gov. Gavin Newsom previewed behind-the-scenes negotiations with water users and environmental groups over restoring fish populations in the Delta.