Pre-Election ICE Surge in California Could Backfire on Republicans
A wave of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity against farmworkers in the Central Valley of California is…
Giant pumpkins battle for heavyweight glory and the world record in California
HALF MOON BAY, Calif. — Giant pumpkin growers and their massive gourds will converge on Monday in Northern…
Rodger Jensen, Fresno State ag leader, dies at 105
Rodger Jensen, left, and in his World War II Army uniform. Jensen, a Fresno State alumnus and co-founder…
Women take on growing role in California agriculture as next generation enters industry
Agriculture has long been a family business across California’s Central Valley, but women are increasingly taking on larger…
Opinion: California’s iconic economic sectors confront threats to their survival
The Paramount Pictures water tower is seen in Los Angeles with the Hollywood sign in the distance. (Photo…
CA’s key economic sectors confront existential threats
By Dan Walters, CalMatters Rows of grape vines at a vineyard in Paso Robles on July 30, 2025.…
Rising costs from Iran War could force century-old Oceanside farm to close – NBC 7 San Diego
San Diego County farmers say soaring diesel prices and other rising expenses are putting increasing pressure on their…
California wine grape growers pull vineyards as demand falls
Rows of grapevines stretch across California wine country. Growers across the state are removing vineyards and struggling to…
Deal allowing Paramount-Warner Bros. merger may not cure Hollywood’s troubles | Dan Walters | Dan-walters
In sheer economic terms, Southern California’s movie and television production industry is not terribly important, generating scarcely 1%…
How West Sacramento’s Capitol Cake Swap works
West Sacramento’s first Capitol Cake Swap is this weekend. How it works WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Dessert enthusiasts…
California Natural Color expands Fresno operation
California Natural Color, a division of E. & J. Gallo Winery, is expanding its Fresno footprint as alternatives…
California’s oceans set to host largest US kelp farm
California has long been farm country, and its oceans soon could be, too. State coastal officials voted Wednesday…