Calif. Citrus Mutual, Fresh Fruit Assn. part ways with CEOs
Major shake-ups struck a pair of Golden State commodity associations this month.
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February 26, 2026
The federal government released its 2026 water allocation on Thursday for Central Valley farmers, drawing a strong reaction from water leaders and elected officials.
The Kings County realtor launched her bid to succeed longtime Kings County Supervisor Joe Neves in the Lemoore-Stratford area seat.
The longtime general manager is taking a new job that will keep him in town.
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Valadao probes Biden admin.: Why hold Calif. dams hostage?
The Hanford Republican sparred with Biden administration officials over budget priorities regarding water resources and energy.
The Importance of Self-Care when Caregiving for Older Adults
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Judge allows immigrant truck drivers to keep licenses, for now
A tentative court ruling lets thousands of immigrant drivers maintain their commercial licenses despite pressure from the Trump administration and potential federal penalties.
Jelly Belly lays off dozens at Fairfield corporate headquarters. Here’s what is affected.
E. & J. Gallo also announced layoffs after shutting down a Napa Valley winery.
FBI raids LA school district headquarters, superintendent’s home
Federal agents served search warrants at both LAUSD offices and Superintendent Alberto Carvalho’s residents.
Former LA Fire Chief sues city, Mayor Bass for retaliation
The former Fire Chief claims Bass waged a campaign of retaliation against her to distract from the mayor’s own actions to undermine public safety and transparency.
New bill would shore up California’s affordable housing supply
New legislation from a Central Valley lawmaker aims to preserve and expand affordable housing in California by launching a program to prevent displacement and fund rehabilitation of existing units.
Calif. seeks injunction to stop Amazon’s alleged stifling of price competition
The state’s Attorney General asked the court to halt Amazon’s practices that allegedly inflate prices and suppress competition during the ongoing antitrust lawsuit.
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Fresno St. won’t get free NY Times subscription. Why? The paper isn’t progressive enough.
One senator for Fresno State's student government argued that the paper was insufficiently progressive in its coverage of the Israel-Hamas war.
Calif. Democrats dole out endorsements. Who is the party backing in the Valley?
California's Democratic Party weighed in on every state legislative and statewide race, but couldn't come to consensus on some of the hottest-button contests in 2026.
Bill would add restrictions to importing guns to California
A new bill would require additional paperwork and an eight-hour safety course for those seeking to import guns into California, facing opposition from gun rights advocates and support from gun safety organizations.
Supreme Court rejects Boeing’s appeal in 737 Max lawsuit
The justices declined to hear Boeing’s bid to halt a pilot union lawsuit, clearing the way for the case over alleged misrepresentations about the 737 Max to proceed.
DHS reverses TSA PreCheck suspension
TSA PreCheck will remain operational despite a funding lapse, but Global Entry services are suspended as the government shutdown continues to impact travelers.
Judge permanently blocks release of Special Counsel’s report on Trump documents case
A federal judge has barred the Justice Department from releasing a report on the dismissed classified documents case against President Trump, citing concerns about fairness and legal procedure.
Trump announces tariff hike to 15% following Supreme Court ruling
Following a Supreme Court decision invalidating his previous program, President Trump says he will raise tariffs on nearly all U.S. imports to the legal maximum and pursue additional legally permissible trade measures.
Flights between Guadalajara, Fresno canceled after drug lord’s slaying, cartel violence
The Army-led killing of cartel boss "El Mencho" has led to mass cancellation of flights to Guadalajara.
Newsom blinks over English proficiency for truck drivers, Feds to unfreeze $40mil in funding
A months-long standoff between Gov. Gavin Newsom and the Trump administration over requiring English proficiency to earn a commercial truck driving license is officially over, with Team Trump prevailing.
U.S. tightens English language rules for commercial drivers
Federal regulators are mandating English-only commercial driver’s license tests and ramping up enforcement against unsafe drivers, shady schools and fraudulent trucking companies following fatal accidents.
