With the New Year comes a slew of new state and federal policies designed to change the way farms and ranches in California operate. As of Jan. 1, several new laws and regulations will affect agriculture, natural resources and transportation. Recent criticism of California’s water-rights system by environmental groups led to the introduction last year […]
Proponents of California’s agricultural overtime law, AB 1066, have called it a victory for farmworkers, while critics have asserted that it will harm the very people it was designed to protect. New research by Alexandra Hill, UC Cooperative Extension specialist and assistant professor in UC Berkeley’s Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics, shows that, on […]
In October 2023, the City of Porterville collaboratively launched the Shop Local Porterville Contest with the Porterville Chamber of Commerce, local businesses and organizations. The contest encouraged people to shop locally and support local businesses. More than 50 Porterville businesses participated, with prizes distributed among lucky winners. The contest concluded on Friday, December 22, 2023. […]
New York Times bestselling author Craig Johnson, writer of the popular Longmire book series visits the Visalia Branch Library January 18, 2024 at 6:00 pm. Craig Johnson’s visit to the Visalia Branch Library promises to be an exciting opportunity for fans of the Longmire series and literature enthusiasts. Author Event: An Evening with Craig Johnson, […]
A college student from Los Banos majoring in plant and soil sciences has earned First Place in the 42nd annual California Farm Bureau Photo Contest. Cayden Pricolo, who won $1,000 for an action shot of the hand harvest of watermelons at a farm in her hometown, noted that photography is an invaluable tool for helping […]
The Visalia Fox is proud to present Journey USA on Saturday, May 25th! Doors: 7 PM/ Show: 8 PM. Tickets are now on sale and can be purchased at www.foxvisalia.org, by calling 559-625-1369 or stop by our Fox Office at 308 W. Main Street, Visalia. Now, let’s chat Journey USA!! This band is the closest thing […]
Senator Melissa Hurtado (D-Bakersfield) has announced the revamp of her website to facilitate residents of Senate District Sixteen directly submitting bill ideas for consideration during the legislative session from January 3, 2024, to August 31, 2024. “I am dedicated to empowering every resident of the Central Valley whom I represent in the Senate with direct […]
With 62 days before California’s March 5 Primary, Tulare County Sheriff Mike Boudreaux has won the support of some of the San Joaquin Valley’s top legislative advocates. Endorsing Sheriff Boudreaux for the 20th Congressional District: Congresswoman Connie Conway (Ret.) – Prior to her service in the House of Representatives, Rep. Conway served in the California State […]
ALDI, one of the country’s most trusted grocers,** will offer Visalia residents affordable food (and more), all at great prices, as it opens its newest store at 4320 S. Mooney Blvd. The intentionally different ALDI business model has fans across the country raving about the company’s fast and affordable shopping experience, award-winning exclusive brands, and […]
Porterville, CA – January 1, 2024: Ringing in the new year is a little sweeter if you are on the fourth floor of Sierra View Medical Center celebrating the first baby of 2024. Yvette Torres and Chris Munguia are the proud parents of our 2024 New Year’s Baby, Baby Munguia. The facility’s first baby of […]