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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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Eastside vs Westside: The Central Valley Water Crisis
Eastside vs Westside: The Central Valley Water Crisis
Nervous growers face big decisions in the months ahead. The biggest being, whether to plant, or not to plant. It's being called a case of Eastside versus Westside.More >>
Nervous growers face big decisions in the months ahead. The biggest being, whether to plant, or not to plant. It's being called a case of Eastside versus Westside.More >>
Supporters in the Battle for Water
Supporters in the Battle for Water
Valley farmers pick up two new allies in the battle for water.More >>
Valley farmers pick up two new allies in the battle for water.More >>
Governor Schwarzenegger In Fresno County To Sign Water Bill
Governor Schwarzenegger In Fresno County To Sign Water Bill
The governor during a previous trip to the Central Valley
Governor Schwarzenegger will be in the town on Monday to sign a water bill that could have a major impact on the Central Valley.More >>
Governor Schwarzenegger will be in the town on Monday to sign a water bill that could have a major impact on the Central Valley.More >>
Farm Workers In Peril
Farm Workers In Peril
No water, no work. That's the ripple effect from a three year drought and only a trickle of federal irrigation water on Fresno County's westside.More >>
Agriculture in the engine that runs the economy on the Valley's Westside. But a lack of irrigation water has put farmworkers in the poor house.More >>
Sec. of Interior Salazar Reacts To Water Legislation Passage
Sec. of Interior Salazar Reacts To Water Legislation Passage
Thosands across the state and country are reacting to the California Legislature's passage of historic comprensive water reform.More >>
Thosands across the state and country are reacting to the California Legislature's passage of historic comprensive water reform. One of those sounding off on the passage is Secretary of Interior Ken Salazar, a man who visited the San Joaquin Valley several times in regards to the issue.More >>
Water Deal Reached in Sacramento
Water Deal Reached in Sacramento
After an all-night session, the state Assembly has approved a more than $11 billion bond to fund a comprehensive overhaul of California's water system. More >>
After an all-night session, the state Assembly has approved a more than $11 billion bond to fund a comprehensive overhaul of California's water system.

The package includes new dams, groundwater cleanup, conservation and habitat restoration. The bond would have to be approved by votersMore >>
Tracy Water Pumps
Tracy Water Pumps
Westside farmers rely on the federal government to deliver their irrigation water.More >>
Water that flows to westside crops travels a long and winding trail. The source of the water is the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta.More >>
Water Vote Expected Monday At State Capitol
Water Vote Expected Monday At State Capitol
State lawmakers have scheduled a vote for Monday on comprehensive water reform. More >>
State lawmakers have scheduled a vote for Monday on comprehensive water reform. The plans address the state's water storage and supply needs, and makes much-needed repairs to infrastructure at the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta. More >>
Central Valley Water Crisis
Central Valley Water Crisis
KMPH Fox 26 is digging beneath the surface of the "Central Valley Water Crisis."More >>
A popular valley bumper sticker reads "food grows where water flows." But water has only trickled to the valley's westside in the past three years due to the drought and legal decisions. More >>
Valley Activists Take Water Fight To Washington
Valley Activists Take Water Fight To Washington
Representatives from the Central Valley continue making their case for much needed water, taking the fight to Capitol Hill before the Obama administration. More >>
Representatives from the Central Valley continue making their case for much needed water, taking the fight to Capitol Hill before the Obama administration. More >>
Hannity to Obama: 'Mr. President Turn the Water on Now'
Hannity to Obama: 'Mr. President Turn the Water on Now'
"Mr. President, turn the water on now," Fox News Host Sean Hannity said, during a live broadcast from the Central Valley. More >>
"Mr. President, turn the water on now," Fox News Host Sean Hannity said, during a live broadcast from the Central Valley. The conservative talk show host anchored his daily program from a farm near Lemoore to highlight the valley's water crisis.More >>
Thousands Come out to Watch Hannity Talk Water in Valley Field
Thousands Come out to Watch Hannity Talk Water in Valley Field
A fallowed field on the Valley's Westside became the backdrop for a national cry Thursday.More >>
A fallowed field on the Valley's Westside became the backdrop for a national cry Thursday. Thousands of people turned out near Lemoore to watch Fox News anchor Sean Hannity broadcast his show live, devoting an entire hour to the Central Valley's water crisis.More >>
Governor Asks President Obama to Reconsider Water Crisis
Governor Asks President Obama to Reconsider Water Crisis
"President Obama, reconsider."

That's the message to the White House from Governor Schwarzenegger Monday night. More >>
"President Obama, reconsider."

That's the message to the White House from Governor Schwarzenegger Monday night. More >>
Valley Farmers, Farmworkers Head To Bay Area To Fight For Water
Valley Farmers, Farmworkers Head To Bay Area To Fight For Water
Dozens of farmers, farmworkers and valley families boarded 15 buses Thursday morning headed towards the bay area. More >>
Dozens of farmers, farmworkers and valley families boarded 15 buses Thursday morning headed towards the bay area. The group headed to Concord Congressman George Millers office where they hope to educate those in Northern California about the effect water restrictions based on environmental concerns are having on valley families. More >>
New Water Study Urges Helps For Valley Farmers
New Water Study Urges Helps For Valley Farmers
A report released on Tuesday shows investment in water-saving technology would better help drought-ridden valley farmers than building new dams. More >>
A report released on Tuesday shows investment in water-saving technology would better help drought-ridden valley farmers than building new dams. More >>
The Human Face of the Water Crisis
The Human Face of the Water Crisis
"Without water there is no work"... it's a slogan that's been heard repeatedly over the past several months. But behind the fight for water in Fresno County are the real faces, of real people with everything to lose.More >>
"Without water there is no work"... it's a slogan that's been heard repeatedly over the past several months. But behind the fight for water in Fresno County are the real faces, of real people with everything to lose.More >>
Governor Talks Budget and Water in Fresno
Governor Talks Budget and Water in Fresno
Governor Schwarzenegger makes an appearance in Fresno, saying the spending must stop, and no new taxes.More >>
California has now started issuing IOU's.

The Governor and state legislators still in a deadlock over the budget, and the deadline now two days past.

Governor Schwarzenegger makes an appearance in Fresno today, saying the spending must stop, and no new taxes.More >>
Thousands Turn out at Fresno City Hall to March for Water
Thousands Turn out at Fresno City Hall to March for Water
A mixture of farmers, farm workers, lawmakers and concerned Californians gathered on the steps of city hall Wednesday for a massive water rally sponsored by the Latino Water Coalition.More >>
A mixture of farmers, farm workers, lawmakers and concerned Californians gathered on the steps of city hall Wednesday for a massive water rally sponsored by the Latino Water Coalition. Their mission, call on federal officials to ease regulations that have cut local water supplies.More >>
Water March Draws Thousands In Downtown Fresno
Water March Draws Thousands In Downtown Fresno
Thousands of people braved triple digit heat on Wednesday to attend a water march in Downtown Fresno. More >>
Thousands of people braved triple digit heat on Wednesday to attend a water march in Downtown Fresno. Organizers of the march urged people to keep up a united front in the fight for water. More >>
The Fight for Water Continues in Fresno
The Fight for Water Continues in Fresno
On Wednesday afternoon thousands of California farmers and farmer workers will once again raise their signs and their voices. The fight for more water continues on the steps of Fresno City Hall with a noon rally and a march.More >>
On Wednesday afternoon thousands of California farmers and farmer workers will once again raise their signs and their voices. The fight for more water continues on the steps of Fresno City Hall with a noon rally and a march.More >>
Interior Secretary Hears Water Plea
Interior Secretary Hears Water Plea
One of the President's men brought some good news to Valley farmers over the weekend, during a town hall meeting on the drought.More >>
One of the President's men brought some good news to Valley farmers over the weekend, during a town hall meeting on the drought.More >>
Comedian Celebrates March for Water in Firebaugh
Comedian Celebrates March for Water in Firebaugh
Thousands come together, for a barbeque and concert in Firebaugh, but the frustration over the lack of water boils over.More >>
Thousands come together, for a barbeque and concert in Firebaugh, but the frustration over the lack of water boils over.

Comedian Paul Rodriguez hosted the biggest party this weekend in the Valley but the reason for the celebration is no laughing matter.More >>
Fish Designation Angers Water Districts
Fish Designation Angers Water Districts
A unanimous vote by the California Fish and Game Commision to add two new fish to the endangered species list has angered some California Water Districts. More >>
A unanimous vote by the California Fish and Game Commision to add two new fish to the endangered species list has angered some California Water Districts. The districts claim the new rules will harm Californians who depend on the Central Valley Project water.More >>
California's Water Crisis Hot Topic at UFW Convention in Fresno
California's Water Crisis Hot Topic at UFW Convention in Fresno
Farm workers react to a new water bond proposal at this year's UFW Convention in downtown Fresno. The state's water crisis has left thousands of valley farm workers without a job.More >>
California's water crisis is weighing heavily on the minds of farm workers who say water for the valley translates to work in the fields. This weekend more than 2,000 field workers will gather in downtown Fresno to address the issue.More >>

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Hillary For President? Senator Urges Ms. Clinton To Run
Hillary For President? Senator Urges Ms. Clinton To Run
Hillary for President? Missouri Senator Claire McCaskill wants that to happen. McCaskill said on Tuesday that she is supporting a group, "Ready for Hillary" that wants Ms. Clinton to run for PresidentMore >>
Hillary for President? Missouri Senator Claire McCaskill wants that to happen. McCaskill said on Tuesday that she is supporting a group, "Ready for Hillary" that wants Ms. Clinton to run for PresidentMore >>
Tulare Bank Robber Shot By Deputies: Name Revealed
Tulare Bank Robber Shot By Deputies: Name Revealed
The Tulare Police Department on Tuesday released the name of the man suspected of robbing a Wells Fargo bank before being shot by deputies. Nolen Burchett, 33, of Visalia, robbed the Wells Fargo bankMore >>
The Tulare Police Department on Tuesday released the name of the man suspected of robbing a Wells Fargo bank before being shot by deputies.More >>
Hungry Children: Report Says More In LA County Than Any Other US County
Hungry Children: Report Says More In LA County Than Any Other US County
There are more hungry children in Los Angeles County than in any other American county. That's according to a new report from "FeedingAmerica.org". The report says 26.6% of all children living in LAMore >>
There are more hungry children in Los Angeles County than in any other American county. That's according to a new report from "FeedingAmerica.org". The report says 26.6% of all children living in LAMore >>
Newer, Faster, Sleeker: F-15's Make Debut In Fresno
Newer, Faster, Sleeker: F-15's Make Debut In Fresno
The first of the new F-15 Eagle fighter jets arrived Tuesday afternoon at the Fresno-based California National Guard's 144th fighter wing. The F15's will replace the wing's current F-16 fighters, eachMore >>
The first of the new F-15 Eagle fighter jets arrived Tuesday afternoon at the Fresno-based California National Guard's 144th fighter wing.More >>
Cal Fire: Carstens Fire Started By Unattended Campfire
Cal Fire: Carstens Fire Started By Unattended Campfire
A foothill blaze that began on Sunday and has scorched more than 1,600 acres was ignited by an unattended campfire, a spokesperson from Cal Fire said on Tuesday. More than 2,200 firefighters are battlingMore >>
A foothill blaze that began on Sunday has scorched more than 1,600 acres was ignited by an unattended campfire, a spokesperson from Cal Fire said on Tuesday.More >>

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