Career Technical Education lessons introduced at community schools

Students at Mid-County and Superior community schools are learning a wide variety of vocational skills and lessons this year. Led by teacher Angel Olea, the lessons are incorporating various building trades, including plan development, grading, concrete, framing, irrigation, and electrical. This fall, the lessons will extend to numerous other trades, thanks to curriculum purchased by […]

Study: Pesticide restrictions would spike lettuce costs

California’s farmers, ranchers and agricultural businesses produce more than 400 commodities as America’s leading food providers. But a new economic study on lettuce production indicates that California’s farm output would shrink, and food prices would rise without commonly used pesticides. A preliminary report by ERA Economics, a Davis-based consultancy specializing in the economics of agriculture […]

Central Valley Candidate Forum for Congressional Districts 20 & 22, State Senate District 16, and State Assembly District 33

Valley Voices, in collaboration with the City of Avenal and the Avenal Rotary Club announce the Central Valley Candidate Forum. This is an opportunity for candidates running for Congressional Districts 20 & 22, State Senate District 16, and State Assembly District 33 to meet constituents and share their candidacy goals.  On Wednesday, October 19, 2022, at 6:00pm, Valley Voices […]