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Byline: Paul H. Betancourt

28 Jan

BLOG: Blink and you’ll miss the magic of each Valley season

published on January 28, 2025 - 1:13 PM

The Central Valley often gets accused of only having two seasons — unbearably hot, then foggy and cold. But each season

17 May

BLOG: Is it time for another tractor rally?

published on May 17, 2024 - 2:27 PM

It has been a long time since the Great K Rat Revolt. Remember, we paraded tractors in Fresno and elsewhere?

06 Mar

BLOG: Are we scaring ourselves to death, again?

published on March 6, 2024 - 2:36 PM

Years ago, John Stossel asked the question: Are we scaring ourselves to death? Look at the language we use. We

07 Aug

BLOG: Well, Sacramento is at it again

published on August 7, 2023 - 2:11 PM

This time they are going after pre-1914 water rights. Now, some of you are asking, “what are pre-1914 water rights?

15 Jun

BLOG: Late stage capitalism? The right choice is environment AND economy

published on June 15, 2023 - 2:36 PM

I heard a young activist recently say, “Capitalism has failed people and the planet.” That echoes what I have heard

08 Mar

BLOG: We have seen the future of water in California

published on March 8, 2023 - 2:01 PM

We have seen the future of water in California this winter and it does not look good. After 200% rainfall

06 Aug

BLOG: What if the price of prosperity for all is wealth for some?

published on August 6, 2021 - 11:23 AM

There has been a lot of recent talk about billionaires and gazaillionaires. Frankly I don’t care who’s gone to space

14 Aug

BLOG: Do we really want to make public health our categorical imperative?

published on August 14, 2020 - 2:56 PM

Now some of you are thinking, “is he crazy? What else is there?” Well, has the plague and politics possibly

BLOG: Nine years later, California court saga over $23,420 housing fee remains unsettled

Posted: August 29, 2025 at 9:04 am

Nine years ago, in preparation for his retirement, engineer George
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BLOG: Your Health Savings Account can be integrated into your retirement planning

Posted: August 28, 2025 at 2:56 pm

When you retire, one of the biggest expenses you may
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