Gavin Newsom stumped in Fresno, touring for governor in his big blue bus. Speaking in front of a receptive audience of around 50, two Republican names permeated the conversation: Donald Trump and John Cox. Newsom mixed in a knock at the president while talking about his support for health care....
What To Do With $171 Million? Dam Backers May Turn It Down.
The good news is, a state board officially approved $171 million for Temperance Flat Reservoir. But, get this: The lead agency for the project isn’t sure if it wants the money. Have you ever heard of government, or anyone else, turning down $171 million? It could happen. That's because project...
Cox in Fresno: Champions Water, Backs Gas Tax Repeal
John Cox blames regulations for hurting California’s efforts to build homes and roads, and store water. During a stop in the Fresno area Wednesday (July 18), the Republican gubernatorial candidate promised that things would change if he is elected in November. Cox, not unexpectedly, also criticized his opponent, Lt. Gov....
Vidak: Brown Disrespects Valley Again With Dam Funding
Many of my Central Valley legislative colleagues are furious that the staff at Gov. Jerry Brown's Water Commission have rigged the system so the recently announced proposed funding for Temperance Flat Reservoir is just that — flat. It's not surprising that environmentally-oriented staff at the California Water Commission (and other...
Is Temperance Flat Dam Proposal Down to Its Last Strike?
A proposed dam at Temperance Flat on the San Joaquin River above Friant is eligible for $171.3 million in funding, California officials announced today. But while that's a lot of money, it's well short of what's needed — along with federal and local financing — to make the $2.6 billion,...
Poll Shocker: Republican Could Face Newsom in Governor Showdown
A poll released at 9 o'clock Wednesday night shows that an anticipated all-Democrat showdown to determine Gov. Jerry Brown's successor might not materialize. San Diego businessman John Cox, a Republican, is gaining traction with voters, according to the latest survey of likely June primary voters conducted by the nonpartisan Public...
Come 2050, Californians Will Wish They Had More Dams
A new University of California report forecasts kick-to-the-gut climate-change realities for California farmers, especially those who grow permanent crops in the Central Valley. In a nutshell, the report anticipates big trouble ahead for crops such as almonds, peaches, table grapes, corn and rice. Scorching summer heat and longer periods of...