The San Joaquin Valley, smack in the middle of a state that boasts the world’s fourth largest economy, is the breadbasket of the nation. It’s also home to some of the most polluted air and water in the country. A 2022 report by the California State Auditor found that most of the nearly one million Californians coping with failing water systems live in the San Joaquin Valley.
Author Archives: Chet P. Hewitt
Chet P. Hewitt is CEO of the nonprofit The Center at Sierra Health Foundation, which uses a collective impact approach to promoting health equity, racial justice and community-powered economic development in California’s underserved communities.