Fresno CA crop farmers need water help in California drought | The Fresno Bee
One of Gov. Gavin Newsom s favorite expressions is real time, as in something actually happening at the moment. Well, as a second dry winter has occurred and precious little rain and snow fell, the drought is suddenly real time for Central Valley growers. They face the prospect of not having enough water deliveries for their crops.
That is exactly why Newsom should issue an emergency declaration. The crisis Valley farmers face is real, as is the threat to the farm-based economy of California s heartland.
But this means less water for lawns and swimming pools in Silicon Valley!