On July 28 the Wall Street Journal printed an article titled, “Rural Towns Are Aging, Cash-Strapped, and in Desperate Need of Workers.” The article talked about rural towns in our country who could not recruit new, younger workers to take on the tasks of running local government. Nothing could be truer for the rural communities […]
Congressman David G. Valadao (CA-22) joined Congresswoman Elissa Slotkin (MI-07) to introduce the Avian Influenza Research and Response Act. The bill aims to address the ongoing detection of highly pathogenic avian flu in dairy cattle. “As a dairyman, I’ve been closely following this situation since the first case of avian influenza was detected in U.S. […]
The California Department of Pesticide Regulation moved closer this month to finalizing a new regulation that would provide advance public notice of restricted-use pesticide applications on farms. During the past few weeks, the department held public meetings and accepted a final round of comments on the proposed rule it has been developing since 2021. DPR […]
Goodwill Industries of South Central California is excited to announce the grand opening of its new Porterville store and combined donation center. This new facility marks a significant expansion to Goodwill’s presence in the community. Goodwill Industries of South Central California proudly serves the Porterville community, fulfilling its mission every day. The first Goodwill store […]
The Visalia Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the State of Local Government Luncheon, scheduled for Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at The Hyde (formerly known as the Lamplighter Conference Center). This highly anticipated event will bring together key figures from the County of Tulare and the City of Visalia to discuss the most pressing […]
Lemoore College announced the completion of a Mass Casualty Incident (MCI) drill, part of the Jump Start Academy’s Health Careers pathway. The drill provided invaluable hands-on experience for high school juniors participating in the four-week internship program, equipping them with practical emergency response skills. Numerous agencies and partners contributed to the event. Jones’s Towing in […]
The Center for Art, Culture, and History – Exeter, or CACHE, will be hosting a new local history talk by CACHE’s board president, Dwight Miller, from their quarterly series CACHE Chats: Tales of Exeter and Beyond. Dwight’s discussion is scheduled for Monday, August 26th, at 5:30 p.m. in the upstairs conference room, and the topic […]
Lisa Tate, a fifth-generation grower in Santa Paula, said she knew something was amiss in a block of young avocado trees planted on her family’s ranch. She had a hunch that too much water was sitting in the root zone after a second year of above-average rainfall. It was still spring, and her crew suggested […]
California farmers’ use of higher-risk pesticides, which protect crops against damage from pest populations and disease outbreaks, is on the decline, a new study shows. The state’s agricultural pesticide use dropped in both pounds applied and acres treated between 2021 and 2022, with the 5% overall decline reflecting a decade-long trend, according to the California […]
Sierra View Medical Center (SVMC) is thrilled to invite business and community leaders to the Porterville Chamber’s First Friday Coffee this Friday. This event will take place August 2, from 7- 9 a.m. at Galaxy Theaters Porterville. Attendees will have the opportunity to enjoy pastries and coffee, network with community members, and learn about the […]