SAFER Fund Survives, But Water Crisis Lingers | Fresno News

A major win for water-starved communities: the state legislature just approved $171 million for SAFER, a lifeline program helping thousands in the San Joaquin Valley and beyond access clean drinking water. After nearly being slashed to $68 million, a surprising coalition of unlikely allies rallied to protect it—proving that when basic needs are on the line, unity can drive real change. But with some funds off-limits for emergencies and looming federal cuts on the horizon, the fight for reliable water isn’t over—it’s just entering a new, more urgent phase. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ed700d724da5e47c