$5m grant awarded to help farmers enhance pollinator habitat in citrus groves

The California Farm Bureau and its partners have received $5 million from the California Department of Food and Agriculture to implement climate-smart farming practices in citrus groves in 11 counties. The project, which is part of CDFA’s Pollinator Habitat Program, will focus on hedgerow planting, carbon sequestration and soil management practices, all of which create […]

Fresno County, Clovis leaders endorse Sheriff Mike Boudreaux for Congress

Tulare County Sheriff Mike Boudreaux has earned a new wave of endorsements from Fresno County, including the support of a majority of the Fresno County Board of Supervisors. Endorsing Sheriff Boudreaux for the 20th Congressional District: Fresno County Sheriff John Zanoni – A 27-year career law enforcement officer who spent his entire career with the […]

Setton Farms launches Pistachio Pub Mix

Setton Pistachio of Terra Bella, Inc., the nation’s second-largest pistachio grower and processor, is excited to announce the launch of its Pistachio Pub Mix, a new SKU in their innovative line of premium pistachio snacks. Designed to take bar snacks to the next level, this new variety combines Setton Farm’s award-winning Buffalo Wing Seasoned Pistachio […]

VISIT VISALIA TO HOST MISS AMERICA WATCH PARTY TO CHEER ON THE REIGNING MISS CALIFORNIA SABRINA LEWIS

Visit Visalia and the Visalia Marriott Hotel at the Convention Center will host a Watch Party for the Miss America Competition Sunday, January 14, 2024. The competition, being held in Orlando, Florida, will be live-streamed by the Miss America organization at 4:00 pm pacific time and will air on screens set up at the Visalia Marriott Hotel. The public is […]

Tulare County leaders endorse Sheriff Mike Boudreaux for Congress

Tulare County Sheriff Mike Boudreaux has won a growing list of endorsements from Tulare County leaders, including a supermajority of the Tulare County Board of Supervisors. Endorsing Sheriff Boudreaux for the 20th Congressional District… District Attorney Tim Ward – A 24-year veteran prosecutor of the Tulare County DA’s Office with assignments on the Felony Trial, Juvenile, […]

Department of Water Resources approves Delta Conveyance Project

The Department of Water Resources (DWR) today approved the Delta Conveyance Project, a modernization of the infrastructure system that delivers water to millions of Californians. DWR has certified the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) and completed an extensive environmental review. DWR selected the “Bethany Reservoir Alignment” for further engineering, design and permitting. With the state expected to lose 10% of its […]

Fresno Yosemite International Airport seeks artists for terminal expansion public art program

Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) is working in partnership with the Fresno Arts Council (FAC) to assist with the development and implementation of a Public Art Program for the new Terminal Expansion Project. The program includes varying pieces of artwork to be created or procured and installed for the projected opening of the terminal concourse […]