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Lawmakers seek to leverage $12bil Calif. surplus for water projects
With $12 billion in excess funds, Sens. Andreas Borgeas (R–Fresno) and Jim Nielsen (R–Red Bluff) want to boost water projects as California battles drought.
February 1, 2022
Vidovich fires back: Kings Co. water pipeline battle picks up steam
Two days after Tulare Lake Canal Company sued to halt trenching on a massive water pipeline in southern Kings County, water giant John Vidovich turned the tables.
January 29, 2022
Massive pipeline under construction reignites water heartburn in Kings County
A massive water pipeline being laid in southern Kings County is sparking fresh fights between local farmers and the county's biggest player in the water industry.
January 27, 2022
Judge’s ruling pushes off Calif.’s impending bacon crisis
The animal welfare law targeted for pinching pork producers, which took effect on Jan. 1, has yet to be accompanied with final regulations. A California Judge delayed implementation.
January 26, 2022
Federal, local officials kick off millions in repairs to Friant-Kern Canal
Coming in at $187 million, the first portion of the massive effort will restore capacity within the canal in a 10-mile portion
January 25, 2022
Union in decline: UFW membership hits “statistically zero” as legal, political losses pile up
The union, which has seen membership fall far from its mid-20th Century founding, is struggling after a devastating 2021.
January 19, 2022
New CEO tapped to lead Harris Farms
The farming and hospitality firm that operates Harris Ranch near Coalinga has a new chief.
January 13, 2022
Kings Co. OKs deal to secure water for Kettleman City
Despite little support from Sacramento, Kettleman City will not run dry in 2022.
January 11, 2022
Kings Co. nears deal to stave off water shortage in Kettleman City
The deal, likely to be backed by government grants, comes as local officials have grown dismayed at state inaction as they flushed precious December stormwater into the Pacific.
January 10, 2022
Water, drought, and the supply chain crisis
This holiday season, every family is paying close attention to a topic no one ever expected would be a debate around the dinner table: the supply chain crisis.
December 23, 2021