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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.
Setton Farms awards scholarships to Tulare Co. students
The Tulare County-based pistachio grower-processor has focused on improving educational achievement in the community.
Westlands receives $1.5mil for desalination pilot program
Westlands Water District will have an opportunity to harness previously unsuitable water to help farmers.
Feds, Calif. boost Valley water supplies to 100 percent
Historic rainfall and snowpack have finally given way to full allocations for Valley farmers and communities.
KIND Snacks starting new ag initiative in Madera County
The initiative is focused on sourcing all of KIND’s almonds from farms that use regenerative practices.
House panel dives head-first in drought, flood issues during Tulare hearing
Tulare played host to a Congressional hearing on California's struggles to effectively manage water in drought and flood.
Water mismanagement is an urgent wake-up call for Californians
With the wet winter currently underway, California have a chance to break the cycle of feast and famine, writes William Bourdeau.
Fixing Calif. water woes starts with first-hand look at Valley’s devastation
House Natural Resources Committee chair Rep. Bruce Westerman (R–AR) and Rep. David Valadao preview the upcoming work for a Valley-based field hearing on drought and flooding.
Local ag initiative seeking feedback from farmers
The Fresno Merced Future of Food wants local farmers to identify their greatest needs for their workforce.
Costa introduces legislation to repair major California canals
The Fresno lawmaker wants to deliver badly-needed dollars to restore capacity for key waterways.
