http://www.recordnet.com/opinion/20160528/guest-view-concerns-with-garamendi-bill Guest View by John Herrick, South Delta Water Agency Joan Buchanan, Restore the Delta and Bill Jennings, California Sportfishing Protection Alliance Posted May. 28, 2016 at 4:00 PM As residents and long-time defenders of the Delta, we were disappointed by Rep. John Garamendi’s op-ed “No twin tunnels; But legislation would help temper many concerns.”…

http://www.dailykos.com/story/2016/5/20/1529041/-Update-Sacramento-Superior-Court-Ruling-A-Bullet-in-Heart-of-Delta-Plan By Dan Bacher 2016/05/20, 12:30 The coalition of groups who declared a court victory in their litigation against the Delta Plan today issued a press release saying the ruling is a “bullet in the heart of the Delta Plan.” Below is the news release: Stockton, CA — Contrary to the Delta Stewardship Council’s claim…

http://www.latimes.com/local/abcarian/la-me-abcarian-delta-smelt-20160506-column.html Robin Abcarian May 6, 2016, 4:00 AM The delta smelt is: 1) A nearly extinct species that serves as a crucial barometer for the health of the California Delta. 2) A useless bait fish that deprives Central Valley farmers of critical water for their almond trees. 3) Delicious with cheese and crackers. That all…

http://www.recordnet.com/news/20160501/almond-industry-growth-continues-despite-drought By Reed Fujii Posted May. 1, 2016 at 4:51 PM Despite California’s drought, almond growers expanded their orchards by an estimated 60,000 acres in 2015, marking the 12th consecutive year of growth for the crop, which now covers more than 1.1 million acres, or more than any other fruit, nut or vegetable crop in…

“Why California grows hay in the desert in a drought” (Insight, April 17) by Christopher Thornberg highlights the irrationality of growing low-value hay during California’s drought. He also points straight at harsh arithmetic: Reducing urban use by 25 percent only saved 5 percent of the developed water in the state. Agriculture needs to use less…