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Farmers climb the Hill: A look at advocating for western Agriculture and water
In a Sun View commentary, farmer William Bourdeau lays out the top five priorities confronting Washington to help West Coast farmers thrive.
October 3, 2024
Fresno’s ‘brain drain’ problem is getting worse. We can fix it.
"We need to create a city that not only attracts but retains young professionals—doctors, engineers, lawyers, entrepreneurs—who will build their futures here," writes Nav Gurm for Sun View.
September 29, 2024
It’s time to end Calif.’s retail theft epidemic
"Proposition 36 offers a comprehensive approach to tackling the root causes of crime while also protecting businesses and communities," writes Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce CEO Timm Quinn.
September 26, 2024
PAGA Reforms are a victory for Calif. small businesses, but there’s more work ahead.
"Reforming PAGA is essential to restore balance and fairness to our business community," writes California Hispanic Chamber chief Julian Canete for Sun View.
September 18, 2024
SB549 deals Valley cities a bad hand. Gov. Newsom should veto it.
BizFed Central Valley CEO Clint Olivier argues SB549 unfairly targets regulated cardrooms and undermines the authority of California's top cop.
September 12, 2024
Feds restricting water supplies delivered ripple effect on Valley’s farms
In testimony to the House Natural Resources, farmer William Bourdeau took the Bureau of Reclamation to task for tight controls on water supplies during an otherwise wet water year.
September 9, 2024
Sacramento can fix a broken system for the Valley’s tribes. Here’s how.
24 years after Native American tribes won the right to operate a wide swath of gaming operations, lawmakers have the chance to close a glaring loophole, Chukchansi Tribal Chair Tracey Hopkins writes.
August 26, 2024
Calif. must reject unnecessary policies that threaten critical services
A pair of bills circulating the state Capitol would add arduous contracting requirements that threaten critical municipal services for the Valley.
August 8, 2024
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.
July 18, 2024
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.
July 15, 2024