The Pajaro Levee Project one of four statewide projects at risk of losing funds

The Pajaro Levee Project one of four statewide projects at risk of losing funds

PAJARO, Calif. (KION-TV) -- Local members of congress fighting back against potential significant federal budget cuts that may put the Pajaro Levee Project at risk. Some community members coming speaking out about a lack of support after the President's budget request for 2026 only included $1.56 billion for construction of certain projects — a 53% drop from the 2024 budget. "It's sad for those of us who suffered through the floods," said Hector…

Trump cuts to Delta levee repair projects could put Stockton in jeopardy

The Trump administration is proposing to cut the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ construction budget next fiscal year by more than half, a move that could devastate levee restoration projects in the Delta. The proposed cuts, which would reduce the construction budget by 53% compared to the amount previously allocated, could include work on the San Joaquin Basin Project in Stockton, said U.S. Rep. Josh Harder, D-Tracy. The basin project is directed…