One California farmer is growing green and going green with a new electric, self-driving tractor. Monarch Tractor, the creator of an electric self-driving tractor, has been testing the vehicles in two California wineries since 2020, including the one owned by fifth-generation winegrower Karl Wente. Mr. Wente told Fox Business that “It’s sustainability in action and… Keep Reading
California grapes are in the early stages of San Joaquin Valley production and building steadily. “We’re not very far off from reaching peak supplies. We’re not quite there yet but it’s going to happen really fast. Supplies look really strong this year,” says Jim Beagle of Grapery, noting there’s a slightly later start to the… Keep Reading
Many beachgoers have probably seen seaweed washed up on shore. We take a trip to the California coast to forage for seaweed. Continue Reading on wusf Public Media Keep Reading
There were no jackpot tickets sold in the multi-state Mega Millions draw Tuesday night, but one lucky player in Northern California is holding a 5/5 ticket worth $629,000, according to the California Lottery. Continue Reading on msn Keep Reading
The California government has invested more than $231 million to “advance and expand apprenticeship” via the 2022-2023 state budget, according to the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR). Labor Secretary Natalie Palugyai said the apprenticeship is fundamental to addressing California’s workforce development needs. “With this new intentional funding and our roadmap for expansion, the State is… Keep Reading
nless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve noticed the cost of living – including gas, food, rent and everything else – has gone way up. There is a sliver of hope for residents of certain California cities, where wages are also going up. MoneyGeek analyzed data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics in the country’s 75… Keep Reading
TURLOCK, California — Just like any other Portuguese bullfight, the elegant rider deftly guides his horse around the charging bull’s horns, before bending down to plant a bandarilha in its spine. Except that no blood is spilled — the small spear is velcro-padded, and sticks to a cushion attached to the bull’s back — and… Keep Reading
From more than 200 entries, jurors have selected 88 works that will be on display in the annual Carnegie Art Showcase exhibition taking place this summer at the Carnegie Arts Center in Downtown Turlock. The juried exhibition is a celebration of artistic excellence, awarding a total of $2,350 in prize money. The show will be… Keep Reading
There are more than 2 million farms in the United States, about 98% of which are operated by families, individuals, family partnerships, or family corporations, according to the American Farm Bureau Federation. About 86% of all agricultural products in America are produced on family ranches or farms. A single farm feeds an average of 166… Keep Reading
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — It’ll be another round of fun, funnel cakes and carnival rides at the 2022 California State Fair on July 18. The state fair is continuing its run through the end of the month. Here’s a schedule for what’s happening on Monday, July 18. Hours of operation: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Carnival hours:… Keep Reading
