19th annual Happy Hearts Golf Tournament continues a father’s legacy of love and giving to Valley Children’s Hospital

What began nearly two decades ago from an unimaginable loss has grown into a lasting legacy of love, generosity and hope for children and families throughout the Central Valley. The 19th Annual Happy Hearts Golf Tournament will take place Thursday, October 8, 2026, at Ridge Creek Dinuba Golf Club, with all proceeds benefiting Valley Children’s […]

Adventist Health launches GI fellowship program to address specialty physician shortage

Adventist Health Central California Network is proud to announce its new Gastroenterology (GI) Fellowship Program, which is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME). The program marks a significant milestone in the organization’s ongoing commitment to expand physician training, address a nationwide physician shortage, and improve access to specialty care throughout Central […]

Hurtado warns California can’t wait on airport infrastructure after Newsom veto

State Senator Melissa Hurtado (D-Bakersfield) announced Wednesday afternoon that her bill, SB 661, the Airport Expansion and Regional Optimization (AERO) Act was vetoed by Governor Newsom. Hurtado’s bill, commonly referred to as the AERO Act, would have brought California into compliance with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) guidelines while also providing significant financial investments to California’s […]

Kings County Probation Department to reform juvenile detention center after lawsuit, settlement

Disability Rights California (DRC) and Disability Rights Advocates (DRA) have entered into a settlement with Kings County Probation Department that will reform conditions for youth detained in the Kings County Juvenile Detention Center in California’s Central Valley. The settlement resolves claims against the Probation Department that stem from a multi-year investigation by DRC and DRA, […]

California transit, transportation leaders announce opposition to Prop 43

SMART Transportation Division, Move LA, California Transit Association, and a coalition of transit, transportation and infrastructure organizations today announced their opposition to Proposition 43. They warned that if the proposition passed, it would make it much harder for California communities to fund buses, trains, road repairs and safer streets. Prop 43 would require a two-thirds […]

Congressman Valadao secures federal funding for Friant-Kern Canal, attends groundbreaking for Phase I Pump Station Replacement Project

Today, Congressman David Valadao (CA-22) attended the Friant Water Authority’s groundbreaking ceremony for the Friant-Kern Canal Phase I Pump Station Replacement Project. Phase 1 is the first of two phases that will result in the repair and replacement of a portion of the canal where land subsidence has caused significant capacity constraints. The completion of this […]

Gold Runner to run special trains to Colonel Allensworth State Historic Park for 2026 Rededication Celebration on October 10

More than 100 years ago, Allensworth was founded as a bold vision of freedom, opportunity, and self-determination. Gold Runner invites you to honor that vision at the Allensworth Rededication on Saturday, October 10 from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM. In partnership, Gold Runner has scheduled a special stop at the park for multiple trains, bookable […]