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California Ag is pioneering a new era of innovation, resilience
San Joaquin Valley farms are buoyed by the reduction of administrative burdens courtesy of policy changes in Washington. But this new era is marked by increased innovation on the part of farmers, too, writes William Bourdeau.
April 3, 2025
The Central Valley needs a real solution to combat the opioid crisis
"We need to pass legislation that ensures patients have better access to FDA-approved, non-opioid pain management alternatives," writes Atwater Councilman Brian Raymond for Sun View.
March 13, 2025
Yosemite belongs to the people, not bureaucrats
In a desperate attempt to preserve the status quo, bureaucrats are putting themselves ahead of the people – starting with a hostage-taking approach to our national parks, writes Rep. Tom McClintock (R-Elk Grove).
March 6, 2025
California’s ‘Friday Night Massacre’ underscores the importance of fair representation
William Bourdeau, writing for Sun View, argues for bipartisan support for two new Central Valley Assemblymembers after they were removed from their committee assignments by Democratic leadership.
March 5, 2025
Calif.’s wildfire crisis is burning through your wallet
"For years, we’ve known that California is a kindling box, waiting for the next spark to ignite another catastrophic fire," writes Assemblyman David Tangipa.
February 20, 2025
A Shared Lifeline: Ensuring Water and Food Security for California
California is witnessing a shift from stringent environmental regulations to embracing the needs of its people and farms, driven from Washington, writes William Bourdeau for Sun View.
January 28, 2025
As Trump arrives in L.A., here are the facts, fiction he faces on California’s water
"Governor Newsom’s recent proclamation and attempt to frame his administration as better for water operations than the Trump administration is an entertaining bit of political theater," the California Water Alliance notes.
January 24, 2025
Trump, Congressional reps have a chance to elevate key needs for Armenia
"As much as President Trump is making America great again, it is time he and the [Congressional Armenian] Caucus make Armenia great again, writes Marshall Moushigian for Sun View.
January 22, 2025
Why can’t California be more like Europe – and Puerto Rico?
California's net-zero energy obsession – from automobiles to home appliances – is a blind strategy for failure, writes Kerry Jackson for Sun View.
January 15, 2025
Valley migrants anxious amid Border Patrol operations. Together, we can meet those challenges.
"I, and my fellow Bishops along with other community partners here in the Central Valley, will continue to serve as trusted resources for those in need of assistance," writes Fresno's Roman Catholic Bishop Joseph V. Brennan for Sun View.
January 14, 2025