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Labor Dept. levy $231k in fines on Calif. farm labor contractors
The U.S. Labor Department fined one Los Banos contractor for its use of underage workers and improper transportation of farmworkers, among other findings.
Duarte pitches bipartisan bill to fund water technology grants
The five-year program would help water utilities use a variety of new technology to increase water resources.
Supreme Court narrows definition of WOTUS in win for farmers
The EPA has long been criticized for overzealous use of the Clean Water Act to regulate land in the western U.S. Now, it faces a tougher requirements to target landowners.
Flood worries recede as levees, diversions stem Tulare Lake expansion
State officials are breathing a sigh of relief after committing millions to raising levees near Corcoran to stop Tulare Lake from flooding into the town.
Western states propose plan to reduce Colorado River use
While the three states, California, Nevada, and Arizona, have not yet reached a final deal, the proposal is a major breakthrough for logjam on the Colorado.
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.
Friant-Kern Canal fix raising flows, hopes of more water infrastructure projects
The first phase of the project to repair the Friant-Kern Canal is nearing completion, a major boon for a state that seldom mounts water improvement projects.
Newsom signs UFW-backed bill to ease farmworker unionization
The UFW, whose membership has dwindled in recent years, has sought legislative wins in Sacramento to build back its depleted roster of members.
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.
“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.
