California Central Valley
Coverage of California Central Valley in the Nexus archive.
- Man driving counterfeit L.A. County Sheriff's cruiser arrested for DUI
A man was arrested for DUI after driving a counterfeit L.A. County Sheriff's cruiser in California's Central Valley. The incident occurred on July 6 near Yosemite Avenue on northbound State Route 99, as reported by California Highway Patrol officers.
- Snapshot: What ICE arrests looked like in farm counties last year
In 2025, 145 of 453 U.S. farming counties experienced ICE arrests, the highest since 2018, as the Trump administration intensified immigration enforcement. A Michigan State University survey found 14% of California farmers reported worker losses due to ICE-related fears, though direct losses were minimal. The administration also expanded H-2A visa access for dairy farms to address labor concerns.
- California farmer and food marketer spar over who can sell white nectarines
Cesar Mora, a California farmer, is giving away 100,000 pounds of white nectarines due to a legal dispute with Giumarra Brothers Fruit Co., which claims exclusive rights to the Monalise variety. The case involves allegations of contract violations and highlights tensions between farmers and plant breeders over patented fruit varieties.
- Embattled California fruit farmer gives away more than 125,000 pounds of nectarines
A California farmer in the Central Valley is distributing over 125,000 pounds of nectarines amid a legal dispute over crop ownership.
- High-speed rail shift leaves one California city's downtown behind
Residents in California’s Central Valley are frustrated with changes to the California High-Speed Rail Authority's plans. The first phase aims to connect Merced to Bakersfield by 2033, with eventual expansion to Anaheim, Los Angeles, and San Francisco by 2040.