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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.
Report: Valley almond crop to dip for third-straight year
The Valley's hot crop is in the midst of a post-COVID correction in the marketplace. Here's how things are shaping up for 2023.
Calif. to cover costs to raise Corcoran Levee as re-emerging Tulare Lake swells
Defending southern Kings County from intense flooding near the new Tulare Lake has become a key budget issue for Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Duarte crosses McCarthy on key border security bill
The Modesto lawmaker cited concerns over immigration as the basis for being one of two GOP lawmakers to vote against the measure.
