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Fresno St. missed ‘giant leap’ to Big 12. It still could stand on stronger footing without it.
It’s easy to feel like Fresno State lost in the latest round of conference realignment around college athletics. …
August 7, 2023
Calif. has averted blackout disaster. Why we owe it to hydroelectric infrastructure.
The storms battering California in the winter have delivered badly needed relief during the summer heatwave, prompting the need for increased investment in hydroelectric, writes William Bourdeau.
July 30, 2023
Cutting edge Calif. is behind the times in recycling. It’s time to embrace a new approach.
States like Texas are outpacing California in new technologies for recycling. BizFed Central Valley CEO Clint Olivier argues it’s time for a change in the Golden State.
July 20, 2023
State of Calif. Farming? Plenty of challenges – and opportunities.
"Agriculture is not just a sector in California; it's a way of life that defines the state's identity," writes Harris Farms executive vice president William Bourdeau.
July 16, 2023
Sacramento wants to upend Calif.’s water market. It could kill farms, housing.
A new bill would paint California's buying and selling of water supplies with too broad of a brush and kill off farms and housing developments.
June 26, 2023
Legislature’s praise of anti-Catholic drag queen goes too far
California lawmakers' praise of the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence crosses a line. It's time for us to draw the line on public decency, writes Asm. Devon Mathis.
June 11, 2023
Calif. Lottery still a winning ticket for local schools
California's lottery is still delivering big wins for Valley school district, its director writes for Sun View.
June 4, 2023
Calif.’s hospital collapse domino effect can be stopped. It’s time to fix Medi-Cal.
"The reality of low Medi-Cal reimbursement rates remains the 800-pound gorilla" following the collapse of Madera's hospital, writes Madera County Supervisor Jordan Wamhoff.
May 22, 2023
Farm Bill proves to be crucial lifeline for Calif. agriculture, national food security
"A stable domestic food supply chain is more crucial than ever," writes William Bourdeau.
May 18, 2023
Calif. needs to reverse course on PAGA
California's Private Attorney General Act is ripping apart the state's vulnerable small businesses, writes Anthony Raimando.
May 1, 2023