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Central Valley air quality suffers after 4th of July fireworks
After the fireworks fade, the smoke lingers. Central California's air quality has taken a hit following 4th of July ...
Meet the Central Valley animal rescuers trying to curb Fresno’s feral cat crisis
“It’s a growing problem,” said Ruben Cantu, a supervisor at Valley Animal Center, a no-kill animal shelter and adoption ...
Valadao votes for a Trump megabill expected to disrupt healthcare for many in the Central Valley
Already a ripe target for Democrats in the next election, Central Valley Rep. David Valadao put his political future in ...
Central Valley’s first ‘true rooftop’ restaurant in Clovis is delayed. Here’s why
Construction on a long-awaited five-story Hyatt Place hotel with a rooftop restaurant and bar near downtown Clovis has been ...
Central Valley schools to end summer a week early in exchange for more breaks in the school year in ‘balanced calendar’ initiative
As kids in most schools are soaking up the fading days of their summer break, sleeping in and playing in the sun, the bell ...
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Central Valley districts ‘deeply outraged’ as U.S. Department of Education aims to freeze funds
In the culturally-diverse central San Joaquin Valley – where roughly one in five students are learning English as a second ...
Central Valley School District prepares for new school year with sweeping cell phone prohibition in schools
Central Valley students are the latest subject to a burgeoning trend of cellphone bans in schools. Starting this school year, ...
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Central Valley nonprofit to launch immigration resource hub. What it will provide
El Concilio California is developing an Immigration Information & Services Resource Hub. Set to launch in July, the ...
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Dying honey bees are threatening California’s economy. Can Central Valley lawmakers save them?
Honey bees, a critical component of California’s agriculture, face several challenges to survival. Will the Legislature spend ...
Tributes pour in for Central Valley icon John Harris
Fresno Mayor Jerry Dyer: “I am deeply saddened to hear of the passing of my dear friend, John Harris. John was a true pioneer in the Central Valley, his vision and leadership helped make Harris Ranch ...