Madera hospital closure ushers in state of uncertainty, emergency
Madera Community Hospital shuts down following pandemic-induced bankruptcy, compels Fresno County to declare local emergency during “tripledemic”
REEDLEY – Amid a surge of respiratory disease cases, the Madera Community Hospital has closed its doors, leaving...
Road closures limit travel into eastern Fresno County mountains
Recent heavy rains washed out shoulder of Auberry Road, rockslides hit region
FRESNO COUNTY – The arrival of two large “atmospheric river” storms sweeping through the state in the past week took its toll on...
Farmworker union bill may impact Valley more than other new laws
California also passes protections for consumers, employees, abortions, transgender youth and new penalties for misinformation, sex trafficking, illegal gun sales
CALIFORNIA – Each year, California signs hundreds of bills into law, many of them taking...
It’s Time to Prevent Peach Leaf Curl
By Michelle Le StrangeUCCE Master Gardener
Cold temperatures slow down many garden pest problems, but the season is also a key time for gardeners to take action to prevent certain pests from becoming problems next...
Local hospital anticipates influx of flu cases
Reedley Adventist Health observes increase of respiratory illnesses this flu season, endures the surge despite other hospital staffing shortages
Reedley – As winter approaches and temperatures continue to drop, a spike in influenza cases signify...
Fresno County test scores fall during pandemic
No Fresno County school districts made gains in ELA and math from 2018-19 before the pandemic to 2021-22 after the pandemic
Fresno county – While most counties saw a mixed bag in the state testing...
Reedley College acknowledges Native American voices
Land acknowledgment ceremony on campus Nov. 29 recognizes the cultures’ influence on the college
Reedley – Days after the Thanksgiving holiday, Reedley College leaders paid tribute and gave thanks to the Native American Yokuts tribal...
Wreaths for Veterans ceremony
Volunteers are needed to transport and lay wreaths at gravesites of veterans in annual event at Reedley Cemetery on Saturday, Dec. 17
Local gas station owner eases up on gas prices
Business-owner Jack Mohamed drops cost of gasoline at local gas stations to support communities, encourage lowering of prices amongst other stations
By Danielle Gutierrezdgutierrez@midvalleytimes.comOrosi – Holidays are a time for giving, and a local gas...
Conversion to organics could increase food prices, shrink farm profits
Recent studies indicate that California’s push to move 30% of the agriculture to organics could drive up prices for average consumers
By Peter HectCalifornia Farm BureauSacramento – A European Union policy goal to exponentially increase...