Central Valley

Dairy farms' expansion in California's Central Valley has raised concerns among local families over environmental and water quality issues. Residents like David Rodriguez recall a time when the area had orchards and clean water, contrasting with the current surge in dairy operations and manure digester projects. Farmers claim they are working to become better neighbors.

A Central Valley Caltrans crew praised their efforts for a homeless encampment cleanup, but locals criticized the work as incomplete and tone-deaf. The cleanup, labeled 'Somewhat Clean California,' has drawn anger from community members.

Two California congressional races will test Democrats' redrawn House map, with independent Kevin Kiley and Richard Pan advancing in Northern California, and progressive Randy Villegas set to face Republican David Valadao in the Central Valley. These races are critical for determining if Democrats can secure control of California's midsection districts, which will influence the U.S. House balance in the midterm elections.

Randy Villegas, endorsed by Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, defeated moderate Democrat Jasmeet Bains in a California district, advancing to challenge Republican Rep. David Valadao in November. The victory reflects voter support for anti-corporate, progressive policies over establishment-backed candidates.

A high school graduation ceremony in California's Central Valley turned chaotic as graduates engaged in a wild brawl, causing attendees to rush onto the field and resulting in multiple arrests. The incident occurred during the Kings Canyon Unified School District's alternative education program graduation at Reedley High School's football stadium.

California Democrats redrew congressional maps to counter GOP gains in Texas, with the primary testing if this strategy secures House seats. The 48th district race features multiple Democratic candidates risking vote splitting against Republican Jim Desmond, potentially excluding Democrats from the general election.

California Democrats redrew congressional maps to counter GOP redistricting in Texas, with the primary testing if this strategy succeeds. The top-two primary system risks Democratic vote splitting in San Diego suburbs, potentially excluding them from the general election. Key races include the 48th district and Central Valley, where Democrats aim to challenge Republican incumbents.

Democrats are attempting to flip California’s 22nd district, a historically Republican-held seat. Jasmeet Bains, a doctor in the Central Valley, is positioned as a key candidate due to her experience addressing healthcare challenges in the impoverished region.

Two Democrats, Jasmeet Bains and Randy Villegas, are competing for a primary to challenge Republican Rep. David Valadao in a southern Central Valley congressional race. Valadao faces Democratic opposition after voting to cut Medicaid funds, highlighting internal party divisions.

Two Democrats, Jasmeet Bains and Randy Villegas, compete for a congressional nomination in southern Central Valley to challenge Republican Rep. David Valadao, who supported cutting Medicaid funds. The race highlights divisions within the Democratic Party.

Rural counties in California are proposing to secede and form a new state composed of 35 inland counties, encompassing Northern California, the Sierra Nevada, the Central Valley, and the Inland Empire. The move aims to address regional disparities and governance challenges.

Chad Bianco and Steve Hilton, leading Republican gubernatorial candidates, delivered their closing arguments to a GOP audience in the Central Valley near Fresno ahead of the June 2 primary. The event highlights the importance of the often-overlooked Central Valley region in the race.

The Trump administration has proposed a plan to allocate more water from Shasta Lake to Central Valley farms. Fishing groups and environmentalists argue this plan poses a significant threat to California's salmon populations.

The Trump administration's plan to allocate more water from Shasta Lake to Central Valley farms is facing criticism from fishing groups and environmentalists who warn it threatens California salmon populations. The proposed policy represents a conflict between agricultural water needs and environmental conservation.

Workers at Agresti Calf Ranch in the Central Valley were filmed kicking young calves and pulling them with pliers. The workers also removed animals' horns without anesthesia. This incident highlights potential animal cruelty issues at the ranch.

A 28-year-old man and his best friend were killed in a plane crash that sparked a brush fire in Kern County, just days before the man was to start his dream job as a private pilot. The crash occurred in a remote area near the boundary between Southern California and the Central Valley. The man was set to begin his new role in ten days.

California farmers will destroy 420,000 peach trees due to the shutdown of Del Monte Foods' canneries, leaving growers without buyers. The closure affected multi-generational farms in the Central Valley. This move is a result of the loss of a major fruit processor.

Temperatures in Southern California may exceed 100 degrees on Mother's Day weekend, with hotter-than-average temperatures expected in the next six to 10 days. The Inland Empire and southern Central Valley are among the areas that could see triple-digit heat. This heat wave is anticipated by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Climate Prediction Center.

A Salvadoran man was shot multiple times by ICE agents in Central Valley and has been charged with assaulting federal officers. Federal officials claim he drove toward agents, prompting defensive shots, while his attorney argues agents fired first, leading to his flight.

Four tornadoes struck California's Central Valley in five hours, a rare event, as the region is not typically prone to such weather phenomena.