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Cantaloupe farms reeling after deadly outbreak
Thu, 12 Jan 2012 18:13:23 -0800
A tragedy 1,300 miles away changed a way of life in this Central California farm town that proudly calls itself the Cantaloupe Center of...
California cantaloupe farms regroup after listeria outbreak
Thu, 05 Jan 2012 17:46:56 -0800
California's Central Valley is 1,300 miles from the Colorado farm linked to a deadly listeria outbreak. But that hasn't registered with the public. Cantaloupe growers hope to change that. A tragedy 1,300 miles away changed a way of life in this Central California farm town that proudly calls itself the Cantaloupe Center of the World.
Valley cantaloupe growers look to regain trust after listeria outbreak
Thu, 12 Jan 2012 23:35:25 -0800
In the wake of last year's deadly food-borne illness outbreak in cantaloupes, California growers are pushing for a statewide food safety program to regain consumer trust.
Fresno funeral home magnate Bill Whitehurst dies
Tue, 03 Jan 2012 21:25:25 -0800
Fresno businessman William S. "Bill" Whitehurst, who built an empire of funeral homes throughout California, died late Monday night. He was 89.
California Rings In New Laws For 2012
Wed, 04 Jan 2012 06:09:49 -0800
The New Year brings fresh opportunity and challenges for most people but it also brings new laws for everyone to abide by. More than 800 laws will go into effect. Some laws directly affect your day-to-day, others not so much, but it’s a good idea to know what’s legal and what’s not. Here is a small list of some of the more talked-about laws that will go into effect.
Two are medalists
Thu, 26 Jan 2012 07:28:01 -0800
Two Sanger High School wrestlers were medalists at last weekend’s California Invitational Wrestling Tournament at Morro Bay High School.
State schools chief spotlights new youth laws for 2012
Fri, 30 Dec 2011 00:15:03 -0800
SACRAMENTO – As Californians close out 2011 and welcome in the new year, State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson highlights some of the new education and child safety laws that go into effect in 2012.
Free Tax Preparation Available For Some Southland Residents
Fri, 13 Jan 2012 12:04:51 -0800
California State Controller John Chiang says free tax preparation will be available for families and individuals with household incomes of $50,000 a year or less.
Brown's school plans could help, hurt Valley
Wed, 18 Jan 2012 22:43:02 -0800
Education changes laid out in Gov. Jerry Brown's State of the State address Wednesday could jeopardize programs that limit class sizes and help students prepare for college.
Mendota's new federal prison opens soon
Wed, 18 Jan 2012 20:31:42 -0800
After years of funding delays the federal prison in Mendota will finally open by the end of the month.