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California Strawberry Commission showcases environmental stewardship at field day
Strawberry growers, shippers, processors, researchers and agricultural stakeholders gathered on Aug. 8 for the 10th Anniversary Cal Poly Strawberry Center Field Day. The showcase is the largest research and education event for the California strawberry industry, according to a news release. This anniversary event marks a decade of collaboration between the California Strawberry Commission and California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, showcasing advancements in sustainable strawberry farming that benefit growers, farmworkers, students, consumers, the environment and local communities in the state.
Celia Cruz, the “Queen of Salsa,” Becomes the First Afro-Latina Featured on a U.S. Coin
Cuban-American singer Celia Cruz, who passed away in 2003, has become the first Afro-Latina to be featured on a U.S. quarter, as issued by the United States Mint. The coin was recently unveiled on the Mint’s website. Cruz is the 14th woman honored in the American Women Quarters program,...
Chamber celebrates new management for High Desert Haven at ribbon-cutting event
Ambassadors of the Ridgecrest Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon-cutting event to celebrate the new management for High Desert Haven Thursday afternoon. High Desert Haven is an assisted living and memory care facility that first opened in 1997. Its mission is to promote independence and increase the quality of life for its residents.
Taft Police activity for Aug. 14-15
Officer initiated activity at Tyler St. Disposition: Completed. Officer initiated activity at A St Park, A St. Disposition: Animal Pickup. Occurred at Foster's Donuts on Kern St. Disposition: Warning (Verbal/Written). 8:30 Animal Control. Officer initiated activity at San Emidio St. Disposition: Animal Pickup. 8:37 Animal Control. Occurred at Bell Av/E....
The second suspense file hearing: Which California bills survived? And which bills died?
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The fate of hundreds of bills in the California legislature was decided on in a fast-paced, auction-style manner Thursday. The process, known as the Suspense file hearing, is a biannual event where the Appropriations committees of both houses rule if fiscal bills will move forward or are held at the desk.
TMU Ranks No. 1 for Student Life Among California Christian Colleges
The Master’s University has been ranked as having the best student life among Christian colleges in California, according to the 2024 numbers for mid-sized colleges released by Niche, a leading college review and ranking site. TMU was ranked No. 1 in student life among 23 Christian colleges in California....
TOMORROW: Governor Newsom to sign landmark retail crime legislation in Bay Area
SAN JOSE – Tomorrow morning, Governor Gavin Newsom – joined by Senate President pro Tempore Mike McGuire, Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas, law enforcement leaders, representatives of retail associations, and local and state elected officials – will be in San Jose to sign groundbreaking legislation aimed at combating retail crime in California.
Officers Seize 133 Pounds of Fentanyl at Border, Top Take for Year in California
Fentanyl discovered in a flatbed truck in Otay Mesa amounted to the largest such seizure this year by U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers in California, officials said Thursday. The seizure yielded 133.6 pounds of fentanyl powder in 50 packages, along with 227.96 pounds of cocaine in 77 packages. The...
Bear who attacked 24-year-old runner in California will be euthanized, officials say
TUOLUMNE COUNTY – The California Department of Fish and Wildlife confirmed when they find the bear who attacked the 24-year-old man in Tuolumne County it will be euthanized. Captain Patrick Foy with CDFW said they were able to confirm it was a bear attack from samples taken at the scene and from the victim and get a DNA profile of the bear. "This particular bear, we have no record of it being aggressive or ever even being around people. It just came out of nowhere and attacked this young man," Foy said. The 24-year-old man was on a run when he came across...
Fresno City College shuttle to and from Kerman
For students in Kerman, a college education might feel a bit closer.A shuttle service links the western Fresno County campus with Fresno City College."We're trying to help make education affordable and accessible, and so one way to do that is to help with the cost of transportation." State Center Community College District (SCCCD) Chancellor, Carole Goldsmith said.The shuttle comes at no cost to students."This opens the doors to so many students," SCCCD Trustee, Nasreen Johnson said.The shuttle goes from Kerman Community Center to FCC twice each morning and returns twice in the afternoon Monday through Friday."Being able to just access...
City Council opts to study energy program further
Bakersfield City Council members declined Wednesday to move forward with an implementation plan for the creation of a locally controlled energy purchasing body but directed staff to research the matter further. The council had previously asked staff to look into the creation of what's called a Community Choice Aggregation, or...
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