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Lake Shasta expected to be full by end of April
Strong rainfall in California over the last few months has Lake Shasta nearing full capacity.
Farming giant claims UFW lied to farmworkers to unionize under new law
Union officials allegedly told workers for Wonderful Nurseries that signing a form to unionize would help secure $600 in Federal financial relief.
John Franzia dies at 84
The esteemed winemaker leaves behind a family legacy with the Bronco Wine Co.
Feds boost Friant Division water allocation
Cities within the Friant Division are poised to benefit the most from the announcement.
Stark Reality: Unpacking the 35% water allocation’s impact on Calif. Agriculture
Despite the bump in water supplies, California farmers still face big hurdles, writes William Bourdeau for Sun View.
Facing SGMA challenges, Kings County stares down water pumping fees
Kings County's water users will face a $95 per acre-foot fee for groundwater pumping, if rates are approved by landowners.
Feds boost water supply for Valley farmers by 20 percent
The Central Valley Project will be able to deliver more water to farmers due boosted hydrological conditions.
Watch: Valadao urges feds to increase water supplies for Central Valley
South-of-Delta contractors are only set to receive 15 percent of their contracts this year.
Prima Wawona liquidates most of its farmland
Valley farm companies have snatched up much of the land, but another Wall Street investment firm has a $25 million deal in place.
It’s time for equilibrium in Calif.’s water policies
An upcoming push by Federal water managers to choke off water to the Valley has a myriad of negative consequences, writes William Bourdeau for Sun View.
