Hooker’s father, Howard, planted the first cherry trees on the property about 40 years ago. The farm has several varieties of cherries, including Brooks, Tulare and Rainier.

Don’t be surprised if you start seeing lots of activity at the Murray Family Farms stands around town in the weeks ahead. That’s because the cherries that this farm is known for are ripening now. In ...

After Tulare's Christmas tree was widely mocked on social media, those in charge of decorating it are pledging to do better next year - and are even having a little fun at its expense.

In the past 30 years, Murray Family Farms has grown from two acres of Brooks and Tulare cherry trees to 35 varieties being cultivated on 180 acres of land. Steven Murray, Jr. says each kind of cherry ...