2023 Central Valley Floods

The flood was catastrophic for the town of 4,000 residents. Around 80% of Planada’s population was impacted and suffered some level of property damage.

Residents can apply in March and receive funding as soon as April. But not all are happy with $15,000 limit for direct assistance.

The city manager recently presented leaders with an update on the latest efforts.

Historic flooding in the San Joaquin Valley, a hospital bankruptcy and an illegal biolab were the hottest topics on kvpr.org this past year.

It’s the latest suit that’s been filed in the aftermath of floods that hit Planada and Merced.

After several meetings and months of waiting, Planada residents received a better look Tuesday evening at what $20 million in flood relief might look like for the community.

A string of emails appears to show a California agency stood in the way of stream channel maintenance for more than five years, which may have led to flooding that caused severe damage in Merced County.

Residents expected a presentation on the draft plan. Instead, the county wants more feedback.

KVPR speaks with independent journalist Susie Cagle about her recent investigation into the construction of two state prisons on the edge of California’s Tulare Lake.

Following county workshops, residents worry the funding will go toward infrastructure, not homes that were damaged.