A congressional subcommittee has launched an investigation into whether the mysterious Chinese-linked lab discovered in Reedley "posed a threat to public health." Wednesday, Rep. Brad Wenstrup, R-Ohio, chair of the Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic, sent letters to the FBI and Dept. of Health and Human Services, asking for...
Congressional Committee Investigating Reedley COVID Lab
A congressional subcommittee has launched an investigation into whether the mysterious Chinese-linked lab discovered in Reedley "posed a threat to public health." Wednesday, Rep. Brad Wenstrup, R-Ohio, chair of the Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic, sent letters to the FBI and Dept. of Health and Human Services, asking for...
Tropical Storm Hilary Fails to Dampen California’s Record Pistachio Harvest
California’s pistachio harvest is set to be the biggest ever. And a cool spring this year may have saved the nuts from this month's Tropical Storm Hilary. Across California, growers expect to collect 1.3 billion pounds, breaking the previous record of 1.1 billion pounds in 2021, according to Richard Matoian,...
Tropical Storm Hilary Fails to Dampen California’s Record Pistachio Harvest
California’s pistachio harvest is set to be the biggest ever. And a cool spring this year may have saved the nuts from this month's Tropical Storm Hilary. Across California, growers expect to collect 1.3 billion pounds, breaking the previous record of 1.1 billion pounds in 2021, according to Richard Matoian,...
TSA: No Truth to Rumors About a Return of Mask Mandates
The federal agency in charge of airline travel said Thursday that online rumors of a return to a mask mandate this fall are simply untrue. "TSA does not have any new requirements and there has not been any meeting on the topic. CDC is the lead federal agency for public...
TSA: No Truth to Rumors About a Return of Mask Mandates
The federal agency in charge of airline travel said Thursday that online rumors of a return to a mask mandate this fall are simply untrue. "TSA does not have any new requirements and there has not been any meeting on the topic. CDC is the lead federal agency for public...
State Provides Funds for Two Valley Hospitals. How Much Will They Get?
Two Valley hospitals are getting a monetary lifeline from the state of California. For one, it may mean enough to reopen. For the other, it may be enough to stay afloat. The Department of Health Care Access and Information announced on Thursday the 17 California hospitals receiving a piece of...
State Provides Funds for Two Valley Hospitals. How Much Will They Get?
Two Valley hospitals are getting a monetary lifeline from the state of California. For one, it may mean enough to reopen. For the other, it may be enough to stay afloat. The Department of Health Care Access and Information announced on Thursday the 17 California hospitals receiving a piece of...
Shaver Lake’s New Fire Engine Can Fight Cabin Blazes, Wildfires in Tough Terrain
Shaver Lake’s newest weapon in battling fires is being celebrated this afternoon in a time-honored firefighter event, the “Push-In” ceremony. The ceremony dates back to the late 1800s, when fire engines were horse-drawn and firefighters had to push equipment back into the firehouse. It’s a symbol of firehouse unity, but...
Shaver Lake’s New Fire Engine Can Fight Cabin Blazes, Wildfires in Tough Terrain
Shaver Lake’s newest weapon in battling fires is being celebrated this afternoon in a time-honored firefighter event, the “Push-In” ceremony. The ceremony dates back to the late 1800s, when fire engines were horse-drawn and firefighters had to push equipment back into the firehouse. It’s a symbol of firehouse unity, but...