Commercial beekeepers launch new program to address hive theft

The California State Beekeepers Association is excited to announce a new effort aimed at preventing the rapidly expanding number of hive theft incidents that continue to jeopardize California’s agricultural production and increase food costs. “California has experienced an 87% increase in hive thefts since 2013 with loss to beekeepers estimated at over $3.5 million. Beekeepers […]

Southwest Airlines announces more service at Fresno

Southwest Airlines today announced the airline will offer daily nonstop flights between Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) beginning October 2, 2025. Southwest Airlines’ new route will offer passengers additional convenient travel options and seamless connections through the airline’s extensive network. San Diego will be the fourth destination served by […]

Lemoore College Basketball Star Trey Booker-Lowery rises to #1 in CA, #38 nationwide

Lemoore College’s standout sophomore Trey Booker-Lowery continues to make waves in the basketball world, earning the #1 spot in California and ranking #38 nationwide according to JUCORecruiting.com’s 2025 Junior College Basketball Top 100 Player Rankings. The 6’7” Booker-Lowery has built on his impressive freshman campaign with even greater performances this season. Known for his long […]

Former Speaker Kevin McCarthy endorses Stan Ellis for Assembly

Former Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy has officially endorsed Stan Ellis in the special election for California Assembly District 32, praising Ellis’s dedication to the Central Valley and his track record as a business leader and community advocate. “Stan Ellis, a longstanding Central Valley business leader, has demonstrated an unwavering dedication to making our […]

Fresno Yosemite International Airport reached new record of 2.6m passengers in 2024

Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) today announced an all-time annual record of over 2.6 million passengers served in Calendar Year 2024. This new milestone represents a more than 9% increase compared to Calendar Year 2023, which served 2.4 million passengers. In addition to record passenger growth, construction on a major and historic terminal expansion aggressively […]

Bird Flu Gets Real

It’s about more than the price of eggs. Until recently the only indicator for Tulare County residents of a mysterious ailment called bird flu was in the weekly grocery bill. But Bird flu has moved on to become a tangible threat to the region’s health and economy. Many dairies in Tulare County have been put […]