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Shining Light on Farm & Food Policy for 20 Years.
Sunday, August 18, 2024
One of the world’s most productive agricultural districts is under new leadership and plotting a course through a more turbulent water future—balancing wild swings in federal allocations while drastically cutting groundwater pumping.
Governor Gavin Newsom has selected Samantha Arthur to be the assistant secretary for Salton Sea Policy at the California Natural Resources Agency and Allison Febbo has been named the new general manager of Westlands Water District.
Gov. Gavin Newsom has appointed Christine Birdsong to serve as undersecretary of the California Department of Food and Agriculture, the department’s number two position.
The State Water Board cut deliveries to junior water rights holders in Wine Country, while the feds cut in half previous allocations to valley communities.
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday declared a drought emergency in 39 additional counties and announced a new budget proposal aimed at providing drought relief.