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Westlands promotes from within to find next CAO
The new CEO has already played a crucial role in saving the district over $40 million throughout his 13-year tenure.
Feds are operating in shadows on Calif. water as voters render their verdict between Trump, Harris
"The effort afoot to secretively complete draft [biological] opinions before the election is likely the most actual work these agencies have done in the previous four years," writes Wayne Western for Sun View.
Fresno State utilizes grant funding to study groundwater recharge
The state grant is funding a partnership between Fresno State and a nonprofit to enhance the Central Valley's groundwater sustainability.
Farmers climb the Hill: A look at advocating for western Agriculture and water
In a Sun View commentary, farmer William Bourdeau lays out the top five priorities confronting Washington to help West Coast farmers thrive.
Former water manager avoids prison time after accepting plea deal
While prosecutors pushed the judge to send Dennis Falaschi to prison for one year, his age and health convinced the judge to allow him to remain home.
Judge approves receiver, $32mil bridge loan to harvest Assemi pistachios, almonds
The Assemi family has allegedly defaulted on over $700 million in loans, leading a federal judge to appoint a receiver to manage the pistachio harvest.
Big Fresno Fair cancels live dairy shows due to Avian Flu
The Fair will offer an online heifer sale with the in-person event canceled.
Lawmakers urge Feds to change plans for Calif. water
Republicans and Democrats are coming together to point out concerns that the current proposal for California's water operation is too focused on environmental concerns.
Lender: Fresno family “gambled their own financial futures” to attempt Wonderful Pistachios takedown
A second lender is suing the Fresno farming family, alleging it went all-in on toppling Wonderful Pistachios for market dominance and now can't cover a month's payroll.
Lender eyes takeover of Fresno farming empire in default on $700mil in loans
A Federal complaint by Prudential seeks to appoint a receiver to take control of the farming operations of Fresno's Assemi Family.
