Gov. Gavin Newsom’s office renewed its commitment on Wednesday to launching California’s biggest water project in half a century, unveiling a newly configured plan for a 45-mile conveyance tunnel through the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta. The estimated $16 billion pipeline, iterations of which have circulated for decades, is designed to better move water from the… Keep Reading
In a strawberry field surrounded by strawberry fields on the outskirts of Santa Maria, a team of robots have been picking berries all summer. Each robot, made by a Colorado company called Tortuga AgTech, trundles between the elevated beds on rugged wheels, then stops in front of a plant. An articulated arm maneuvers its sensor… Keep Reading
The Northern San Joaquin Valley can expect more hot weather for the final week of July. The National Weather Service forecast has thrown into the mix a slight chance of thunderstorms late Monday night into Tuesday morning. The chance of showers and thunder activity is no higher than 20%. Continue Reading on The Modesto Bee Keep Reading
Have you been waiting to attend the California State Fair because of the cost? On Monday, admission is free if you bring in a food donation. The donations will help families throughout Sacramento County. Continue Reading on KCRA 3 Keep Reading
Marine terminals at California’s Port of Oakland reopened for regular weekday hours on Monday after independent truckers formally ended a week-long protest of the state’s new “gig worker” law that stranded cargo on ships, docks and warehouses, worsening U.S. supply chain snarls. “All of our marine terminals are open this morning and operations are normal,”… Keep Reading
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
