The UFW suffered body blows that left its membership as “statistically zero.” Pressure from Washington and Gov. Gavin Newsom’s signature on a controversial, UFW-led union election bill may revive the farmworker union’s fortunes.
Westlands spearheaded Delta restoration project. Now, it faces puzzling ‘greenlash.’
If California’s environmental goals get met, does it really matter if a key contributor is a long-time nemesis of special interest groups?
For Westlands Water District, kinda.
Salas softens ties with Cox after Fed indictment
Rudy Salas, who hopes to replicate TJ Cox’s success against Valadao, is backing away quickly from the now-indicted ex-Congressman.
Cox claims Federal fraud charges are politically motivated
An unsealed Federal grand jury indictment alleges Former Rep. TJ Cox (D–Fresno) was the center point of a litany of financial crimes tied to three separate businesses largely prior to his election in 2018.
“A sh*tshow”: Calif. GOP leader boosted Dems in race that cost party State Senate seat
One day after California’s GOP coughed up a safe Republican Senate Seat, activists fumed over mailers sent by party leaders in the final days of the primary to boost Democratic candidates.
The Sun’s guide to watching the 2022 California Primary
Turnout may be low and Tuesday’s primary might be short of excitemen on the statewide ballot, but the Valley is chock full of buzz-worthy races. Here’s what to watch tomorrow night.
On eve of Calif. primary, San Joaquin Co. tackles ballot issues amid unexpected passing of elections chief
With less than three days until polls close on California’s June 7 primary, San Joaquin County finds itself without a chief elections officer.
Harshing the buzz: Valley cannabis growers press for local tax relief to keep weed industry alive
A major cannabis cultivator in Tulare County implored local lawmakers to grant a reprieve from pricey local taxes.
Harris commits $1mil to Clovis Community Hospital for wound care
Clovis Community Medical Center announced the surprise gift at a ceremony with staff from a special unit that aided a local luminary.
Peace deal? Valley farmers see Treaty of Versailles in Newsom’s water pact
Valley water officials feel as though Newsom’s water “peace” deal is a Godfather-inspired offer they can’t refuse.
