This region’s land birthed Henry Miller and Charles Lux’s ranching empire. Senator Sheridan Downey opted out of reelection after publishing a book about this region that alleged resident farmers were violating the National Reclamation Act. This region’s largest city created the first modern sanitary landfill in America. Jimmy Carter’s infamous “hit list” to reduce “pork barrel” spending targeted a massive infrastructure project in this region that benefited the DiGiorgio Corporation and Governor Pat (*) Brown. The United Farm Workers was formed amidst this region’s Delano grape strike. This region produces most of America’s pistachios and almonds around cities like Bakersfield (10[1])and Fresno. (10[1])For 10 points, name this fertile region in the middle of California. ■END■