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A quarter-million acres of Central Valley farmland sits idle in what farmers have dubbed “our Katrina”. As thousands remain out of work, KMPH reports on their struggles and takes you along on the journey for water.

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Water Crisis Town Hall Meeting Held At World Ag Expo
Water Crisis Town Hall Meeting Held At World Ag Expo
A town hall meeting will be held at the World Ag Expo on Thursday to discuss the current water crisis, and recent decisions which have affected it.More >>
A town hall meeting will be held at the World Ag Expo on Thursday to discuss the current water crisis, and recent decisions which have affected it.More >>
Federal Judge Rules To Lift California Water Pumping Limits Temporarily
Federal Judge Rules To Lift California Water Pumping Limits Temporarily
Federal Judge, Oliver Wanger ruled on Friday to allow pumping limits, intended to protect native salmon, to be lifted for two weeks in order to boost irrigation supplies for California's farmers.More >>
Federal Judge, Oliver Wanger ruled on Friday to allow pumping limits, intended to protect native salmon, to be lifted for two weeks in order to boost irrigation supplies for California's farmers.More >>
Congressional Water Forum Held At Fresno City Hall
Water Congressional Hearing Held At Fresno City Hall
Leaders from Washington D.C. were in Fresno Monday, getting a closer look at the valley's water crisis.More >>
Leaders from Washington D.C. were in Fresno Monday, getting a closer look at the valley's water crisis. House Republicans held a congressional water forum on the valley's water issues Monday, at the Fresno City Council Chambers.More >>
Water Meeting Held in Los Banos
Water Meeting Held in Los Banos
Congressmen Dennis Cardoza and Jim Costa, along with top federal, state and local officials will hold a public meeting on Thursday.More >>
Congressmen Dennis Cardoza and Jim Costa, along with top federal, state and local officials will hold a public meeting on Thursday to discuss what can be done to address the on–going water crisis in both the short term and long term.More >>

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Water Deliveries To San Joaquin Valley Increased To 45%
Water Deliveries To San Joaquin Valley Increased To 45%
On Monday, Interior Secretary Ken Salazar announced that the Bureau of Reclamation's 2010 Central Valley Project Water Supply allocation has increased from 40% to 45%.More >>
There's some good news for valley farmers in need of water. On Monday, Interior Secretary Ken Salazar announced that the Bureau of Reclamation's 2010 Central Valley Project Water Supply allocation has increased from 40% to 45%.More >>
Fresno Judge Delays Water Decision
Fresno Judge Delays Water Decision
A Federal Judge in Fresno delayed his decision on how much water to release from the Delta on Wednesday.More >>
A Federal Judge in Fresno delayed his decision on how much water to release from the Delta on Wednesday.More >>
Judge Rules in Favor of Farmers
Judge Rules in Favor of Farmers
A federal judge hands Valley farmers a huge victory in the battle over water.

Judge Oliver Wanger rules people do matter, just as much as fish.More >>
A federal judge hands Valley farmers a huge victory in the battle over water.

Judge Oliver Wanger rules people do matter, just as much as fish.More >>
Senator Feinstein Meets With Growers In Fresno County
Senator Feinstein Meets With Growers In Fresno County
Many of the valley's job woes have been tied to the water crisis, leaving some counties with a close to 40% unemployment rate.More >>
Many of the valley's job woes have been tied to the water crisis, leaving some counties with a close to 40% unemployment rate. However on Thursday, leaders got a glimmer of hope they would receive help from Capitol Hill, when California Senator Dianne Feinstein made a valley visit.More >>
The Human Cost of the Central Valley's Water Crisis: Anna's Story
The Human Cost of the Central Valley's Water Crisis: Anna's Story
Updated: Friday, March 26 2010 5:10 PM EDT2010-03-26 21:10:52 GMT
A Federal judge will soon decide whether or not the "human cost" of the valleys water crisis is enough to outweigh the legal requirement to protect endangered species.More >>
Are Federal water restrictions "degrading the human environment" of the west valley? A Federal judge will soon decide that question and determine whether or not the "human cost" is enough to outweigh the legal requirement to protect endangered species.More >>
Review Says Federal Actions To Protect Delta Smelt Were "Justified"
Review Says Federal Actions To Protect Delta Smelt Were "Justified"
A review, by the National Academy of Sciences, says federal actions keeping water from Westside farmers were 'scientifically justified.'More >>
A review, by the National Academy of Sciences, says federal actions keeping water from Westside farmers were 'scientifically justified.'More >>
Water Allocations Increased For Valley Farmers
Water Allocations Increased For Valley Farmers
There's good news for valley farmers who rely on state and federal water deliveries. The State Department of Water Resources is increasing its initial allocation of 5% to 15%.More >>
There's good news for valley farmers who rely on state and federal water deliveries. The State Department of Water Resources is increasing its initial allocation of 5% to 15%.More >>
Westside Families Seek Shelter In Garages
Westside Families Seek Shelter In Garages
Many westside families are without food or a place to live this holiday season, especially those in the Community of Mendota.More >>
Many westside families are without food or a place to live this holiday season, especially those in the Community of Mendota.More >>
Water Relay Ends In Fresno
Water Relay Ends In Fresno
Organizers say the pumps will be turned off on the first of next year, but they hope the road-trip and event will pressure congress to keep them on.More >>
Organizers say the pumps will be turned off on the first of next year, but they hope the road-trip and event will pressure congress to keep them on.More >>
Congressional Water Report
Congressional Water Report
Two Valley Congressmen from opposite sides of the aisle size up the Central Valley water crisis.More >>
Two Democrats have the ear of the Obama Administration when it comes to water, but change has been slow in coming. This special report focuses on the water frustrations of two Valley Congressmen from opposite sides of the aisle.

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Judge Wanger's Salmon Ruling 5/18/10
Judge Wanger's Salmon Ruling 5/18/10
Sample Letter To Legislators
Sample Letter To Legislators
Dear Senator Boxer: As you know, Senator Dianne Feinstein has announced her intent to immediately address the movement of water throughout the state through an amendment (the Emergency Water Supply Amendment)More >>
Governor's Record on Water Reform
Governor's Record on Water Reform
Community Food Bank-Disaster Relief
Community Food Bank-Disaster Relief
Latino Water Coalition
Latino Water Coalition
Water Education Foundation
Water Education Foundation
California Farm Bureau-Water Crisis
California Farm Bureau-Water Crisis
Biological Opinion-Water Pumps Endangering Killer Whales
Biological Opinion-Water Pumps Endangering Killer Whales
Biological Opinion of the Threatened Delta Smelt
Biological Opinion of the Threatened Delta Smelt
Governor's Letter Urging Water Reform
Governor's Letter Urging Water Reform
Gov. Schwarzenegger Sends Letter to Democrat Leaders Urging Comprehensive Water Reform Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today sent the following letter to President pro Tem Darrell Steinberg and AssemblyMore >>

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