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The future of Central Valley farming depends on more reliable water supplies
The Central Valley Project's water supply allocations have come up short and are decided too late for farmers to adequately plan to grow the food that feeds the nation, writes farmer Rebecca Kaser.
Powering another century of energy leadership in the Central Valley
The Central Valley is tackling the challenge of California's clean energy goals head-on. Here's a look at the projects making waves.
When it comes to Calif.’s water, the numbers do lie
By tweaking key data, water managers in the Golden State have created crises over our water where none truly exist, writes farmer Bill Hammonds.
Calif. is locked out of plentiful water supplies. Why? Mismanagement.
An ultra-conservative approach to allocating water is painting a deceptive picture of the reality of California's water availability and undermines ag productivity.
Biden and Newsom’s jig is up: manufactured water scarcity is a farce
Facing the prospect of Donald Trump winning in November, the Biden and Newsom administrations are openly embracing naked politics to swipe our water.
Duarte’s local focus, pragmatism has made his case for a second term
From water issues to delivering resources to the oft-forgotten westside of the San Joaquin Valley, Rep. John Duarte (R–Modesto) has earned his stripes and a second term, writes William Bourdeau.
It’s time to rethink Calif.’s poor water supplies
California needs to embrace innovation, starting with adaptive and real-time management of its most precious natural resource.
Armenian President treated Fresno like a doormat. No wonder there’s little appetite to help country’s plight.
An unannounced, hush-hush visit by Armenia's President left virtually every local Armenian with a cold shoulder. It's the latest slap-in-the-face by the Armenian homeland to locals.
Calif. had plenty of rain. Farmers, Valley cities are getting stiffed on water supplies anyway.
Despite significant rain in 2024, Federal and state water managers are padding their books with extensive water supplies at the expense of farms and communities, writes Wayne Western, Jr.
Go Nuts for health: the impressive benefits of pistachios
Amid the abundance of superfoods gracing our tables and pantries, pistachios stand out—not merely as a delicious snack,…
