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Arambula's switch from Democratic Party not expected to hurt Selma (The Selma Enterprise)
Selma leaders do not think that California Assemblyman Juan Arambula's recent announcement to cut ties to the Democratic Party will affect Selma very much.Rally for water rights hits downtown Fresno (The Fresno Bee) Ron Schafer and Alice Powlick aren't farmers or farmworkers. They are middle-school teachers who came to Wednesday's water rally in downtown Fresno on behalf of their students.
Valley's ag and water economics a complex conundrum (The Fresno Bee) The message from farmers is dramatic and direct: drought and federal water restrictions are crippling San Joaquin Valley agriculture -- and threaten America's food supply.
Drought spurs Valley visit from D.C. (The Fresno Bee) MENDOTA -- Under increasing political pressure to address California's water crisis, the Obama administration said Wednesday it will dispatch Interior Secretary Ken Salazar to a hastily organized town hall meeting Sunday in Fresno.
Drought Meeting in Mendota (KFSN-TV Fresno) Mendota is regarded as the "epicenter" of the California drought. Wednesday state officials met in Mendota to hear more on the human toll caused by the lack of water.
Interior Secretary to hold Calif drought meeting (KFSN-TV Fresno) U.S. Interior Secretary Ken Salazar has announced he will hold hearings on the drought in California and its impact on farmers.
Community sports (Visalia Times-Delta / Tulare Advance-Register) Camp — Chamberlin Baseball Academy announces summer camps for boys and girls ages 7-11. Morning Session from 8 a.m. to noon. Afternoon session 1-5 p.m. Cost: $125 per week with snacks included. Weekly sessions available until July 31. Space is limited. Information: 559-636-2255.
Valley Democrat Switching to Independent (CBS 47 Fresno) According to news reports, Fresno Assemblyman Juan Arambula has left the Democrat Party to become an Independent. The switch in party affiliation reportedly came after a conflict with the Democratic leadership in Sacramento. Arambula was recently kicked off a key committee because he supported spending cuts to help balance the state budget. Last year, Arambula was kicked out of his office for ...
Governor gets firsthand look at water shortage (The Fresno Bee) Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger met Friday with a group of frustrated farmers on the edge of a dry, dusty field in Mendota -- and then asked for federal disaster money to help them.
Big-rig crash linked to tractor protest on I-5 (The Fresno Bee) Dozens of farmers driving tractors staged a protest Monday morning on Interstate 5 to draw attention to the Valley's water shortage.