The Valley Air District’s Governing Board took action today to enhance the Low-Dust Nut Harvester Replacement Program. The program helps farmers upgrade to cleaner, more efficient equipment while improving air quality and public health across the San Joaquin Valley. Advancing low-emission technology in this sector is vital for continued air quality improvements in the Valley’s […]
With the rapid spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) devastating poultry farms across the country, Representatives Jim Costa (CA-21) and Mark Alford (MO-04) introduced the Healthy Poultry Assistance and Indemnification (HPAI) Act to ensure that poultry growers especially those in the San Joaquin Valley receive fair compensation when federal disease control measures impact their operations. “The […]
A ceremony to pay tribute to Visalia’s beloved Sequoia Legacy Tree will be held Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 4:00 pm. Hosted by Visit Visalia, the event will acknowledge and celebrate the history of the landmark that has long stood as a symbol of friendship and connection with the nearby Sequoia & Kings Canyon National […]
Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21) led 46 members of Congress in a letter calling on President Donald Trump to reconsider the proposed 25% tariffs on imported building materials from Canada and Mexico. These tariffs could exacerbate the nation’s housing affordability crisis, drive up consumer costs, and slow down the construction of new homes. “Given the severe housing shortage, […]
Community Services Employment Training (CSET) is now providing free tax preparation services to residents of Tulare County. The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program prepares federal and state tax returns at no cost to households with less than $67,000 in annual income. Eligible working families and individuals may also qualify for Federal and California Earned […]
Whether you have a romantic evening planned for Valentines, binge watching Oscar nominated movies, or avoiding the news at all costs, Donna’s calendar of Events has you covered! Community Theater “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” William Shakespeare’s comedy about four young lovers, runs Jan. 31-Feb. 15 at Encore Theatre, 324 South N St., Tulare. 559 686-1300 […]
The 58th World Ag Expo® returns Tuesday, February 11th, in Tulare, California. The excitement kicks off on Tuesday at 8:00 a.m. with the Opening Ceremonies at the Heritage Complex Banquet Hall. The ceremony will highlight the achievements of the Top-10 New Products Winners and the recipients of the “We Believe in Growing” scholarship, sponsored by E.M. […]
While there have been news reports of unease among some farm employees, the California Farm Bureau has been in contact with numerous farmers across the state and has not heard of any widespread workforce disruption. Bryan Little, senior director of policy advocacy at the California Farm Bureau, which represents more than 26,000 farm and ranch […]
The California State Beekeepers Association is excited to announce a new effort aimed at preventing the rapidly expanding number of hive theft incidents that continue to jeopardize California’s agricultural production and increase food costs. “California has experienced an 87% increase in hive thefts since 2013 with loss to beekeepers estimated at over $3.5 million. Beekeepers […]
Southwest Airlines today announced the airline will offer daily nonstop flights between Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) beginning October 2, 2025. Southwest Airlines’ new route will offer passengers additional convenient travel options and seamless connections through the airline’s extensive network. San Diego will be the fourth destination served by […]