A South Tulare County agricultural farm was targeted twice within 48 hours in a copper wire theft that left crops without water and caused significant damage.
The International Agri-Center has submitted its hotel master plans to the City of Tulare's planning commission for approval.
Recent Valley rain isn't troubling winegrape growers, but falling demand has led to vineyard removals as the industry faces economic and consumer headwinds.
Strong winds swept across the Valley on Thursday, rustling trees at Roeding Park and raising concerns for farmers, allergy sufferers and health experts as dust and pollen filled the air.
On March 18, The New York Times published a detailed investigation into sexual assault allegations against decorated labor leader Cesar Chavez.
The early run of Valley heat this year has crops growing on the Fresno State Farm maturing way ahead of schedule.