TURLOCK, Calif. (KTXL) — As the California drought continues, water officials are using flight technology to monitor groundwater information in basins across the state, including those in the Central Valley. The California Department of Water Resources is conducting helicopter flyovers to track the state’s groundwater from the air. Low-flying helicopters use equipment to send signals to the ground that bounce… Keep Reading
Stretches of irrigation canals in Central California are about to get a bit of a facelift. “We serve 150,000 acres with irrigation,” Josh Weimer, the external affairs manager with Turlock Irrigation District, said. Weimer is part of a first-in-the-nation project that’s coming to life. “We already own these 250 miles of canals, so the idea… Keep Reading
Little rolling robots dodged red, green and blue blocks as fifth-graders cheered loudly, at times rising to their feet with enthusiasm. Tuolumne School students in south Modesto worked in teams to piece together 500 or so parts to create the devices, which they would soon learn to control through coding, teacher Hector Barraza said. The… Keep Reading
The fair is back in town this July. The California Mid State Fair is returning to the Paso Robles Event Center for a twelve-day run that will last from July 20-30, 2022. Organizers told KSBY the preparations are full steam ahead for what they hope will be the most normal fair since the pandemic began.… Keep Reading
You’ll hear plenty of country in the country at Modesto’s Fruit Yard Amphitheatre this season. Five performers, all from the country music scene, have been announced for the rural venue. The first show is set for April 8, a concert by the band Midland. Tickets are on sale now for all of the shows. A… Keep Reading
Renewable energy firm Ameresco secured $262 million in financing from Bank of America, as part of its effort to complete a large-scale battery storage system in Southern California. The financing boosts Ameresco’s credit facility total to $495 million, according to a Monday press release from the Framingham company. Continue Reading on Worcester Business Journal Keep Reading
As California slowly exits the COVID-19 pandemic, Stanislaus County is targeting collaboration with its nine incorporated cities to address long-term economic development, job creation and the housing crisis. Jody Hayes, the Chief Executive Officer for Stanislaus County, continued his campaign to each of the county’s city councils Tuesday night as he addressed the Turlock City… Keep Reading
Noah Medical announced today that it unveiled a new research and training facility and a research and development facility in California. The 10,000 square foot research and training facility in Sunnyvale, California, and the 15,000 square foot R&D facility in San Carlos, California, will be used to pursue new medical robotics indications. Continue Reading on Mass… Keep Reading
Over three acres of food and fun could soon be coming to downtown Turlock as Torre Reich Construction has submitted to the City plans for a new food truck park. The construction company is spearheading plans to develop two parcels at 576 S. Center St. and 590 S. Golden State Blvd. so that they can… Keep Reading
When you think of California, images of sunshine and the stunning Pacific coastline are likely the first to pop in your head. Between the beaches and nearby mountains and lakes, there's much to see. The state has even more to offer, especially in Tuolumne County, where you can have a memorable winter vacation for the… Keep Reading
