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Newsom, Calif. sue to block Trump administration’s Valley water boost
It didn't take long for Newsom and Attorney General Xavier Becerra to make good on their threat to sue to block a move to send more water to the Valley.
February 20, 2020
Calif. Farm Bureau rolls out opposition to split roll ballot initiative
A proposal to roll back California's Proposition 13 for commercial properties saw a new opponent emerge on Thursday: farmers.
February 20, 2020
Delivering on promises, Trump resets California’s water landscape
Trump capped a decade-long movement to halt water diversions to the Pacific Ocean and send more of the precious resource to Valley communities and farms.
February 19, 2020
Trump celebrated a big boost in water for the Valley. But what did he sign?
President Donald Trump sat down in Bakersfield to sign a key piece of paper. What does it mean for the Central Valley's water future?
February 19, 2020
Bernhardt pitches new era of “common sense” on California’s water
The era of insanity at the Interior Department is over, so said Interior Secretary David Bernhardt during a forum at Tulare's International Agri-Center.
February 18, 2020
Trump headed to Bakersfield next Wednesday
Three-and-a-half years after Donald Trump last visited the San Joaquin Valley as a candidate for President, he's headed back to the region, sources say.
February 12, 2020
“Godspeed with the Witch Hunt”: Costa, Cox vote to OK subpoenas to probe Valley water boost
The two reps voted to grant House Dems the power to investigate and potentially nullify the Trump administration's plan to boost the Valley's water supply.
February 12, 2020
Amid soaring popularity, Kern Co. weighs hemp regulations
As its popularity among growers and commercial users peaked, Kern County's Supervisors are considering a new ordinance to regulate the cultivation of hemp.
February 10, 2020
Newsom backs water voluntary agreements as framework for Delta fish restoration is released
Gov. Gavin Newsom previewed behind-the-scenes negotiations with water users and environmental groups over restoring fish populations in the Delta.
February 4, 2020
Bloomberg hits on immigration, gun control, and Trump in Fresno swing
As early voting begins, the ex-New York City Mayor is blitzing the Golden State, starting with Fresno, to capture the state's vast supply of delegates.
February 3, 2020