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By Guest commentary / Friday, May 27th, 2016 / Latest news, Op/Eds, Opinion / Comments Off on Ventura County leader in water management
By Matthew Fienup As forecasts of torrential El Nino rains have given way to the hard reality of another year of drought on the Central Coast, calls to punish farmers or to seize farmers’ water are once again being voiced. Not only do these calls embody ignorance of California water law, but in Ventura County Read More →
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By Marissa Nall / Friday, January 15th, 2016 / Agribusiness, Latest news, Top Stories / Comments Off on Storms help tri-county farmers but more needed
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By Glenn Rabinowitz / Friday, January 1st, 2016 / Editorials, Latest news, Opinion / Comments Off on Ventura County firefighters do great job with Solimar Fire
Ventura County firefighters are a dedicated bunch. Once again, they made their point, proving over Christmas weekend that their ability to fight fires and protect private property are unmatched on the Central Coast. The so-called Solimar Fire broke out early in the morning of Dec. 26 and quickly jumped Highway 101, threatening beachside enclaves. The Read More →
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By Philip Joens / Friday, August 7th, 2015 / Agribusiness, Columns, Latest news, Top Stories, Wine & Viticulture / Comments Off on Farmers hope El Niño brings more rain, just not too much
A strong El Niño is likely to happen for the first time since 1998, and it’s whipping up hysteria throughout California. Central Coast farmers have reason to be skeptical, though, that the rains will actually come. Meteorologists say that a strong El Niño does not mean there will be more rain on the Central Coast, Read More →
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