Feds indict ex-westside water district chief for $25mil water theft
The former water boss exploited a leak in the Delta-Mendota Canal en route to stealing more than $25 million worth of Federal water, court docs say.
Agriculture, Fresno
Agriculture, Hanford
Controversial water pipeline takes center-stage in Kings Co. election
The controversial Kings County water pipeline saga pitting two of the region’s largest water players has turned into a campaign issue for Kings County elections.
Agriculture, Food
Valley-favorite Fresno Food Expo set for return – under a new name
The popular, once shuttered, Fresno Food Expo is back with a new name.
Agriculture
Company seeks to release virus-killing mosquitoes may into the Valley. Here’s where.
Another round of genetically-engineered mosquitoes could soon be coming to the Central Valley.
Agriculture
Newsom’s drought order poses a big question on water well permits for Valley farmers
“This is California and this is water therefore history is populated with myriad examples of unintended consequences from government actions. The legality of this order is questioned.”
Agriculture, Hanford
Judge temporarily halts controversial Kings Co. water pipeline
Construction on a controversial water pipeline in Kings County has, once again, halted.
Agriculture
Friant water officials dismayed over Federal water shuffle
“One day, Californians will wake up to realize that they didn’t sacrifice farms to save fish – they lost both.”
Agriculture, Hanford
Kings Co. pulls back, mulls options on halting massive ag water pipeline
An effort to halt the construction of a controversial water pipeline in Kings County found itself backed-up late last week.
Agriculture
Feds slash water supplies for Valley communities
The announcement affects water supplies for a bevy of Valley communities, including the City and County of Fresno.
Agriculture
Peace deal? Valley farmers see Treaty of Versailles in Newsom’s water pact
Valley water officials feel as though Newsom’s water “peace” deal is a Godfather-inspired offer they can’t refuse.
