A look at Stanislaus County BY SABRA STAFFORD Stanislaus County has long been an agricultural powerhouse in the state, country and the world, and while the region remains a global food supplier, county leaders are seeking to bolster the area’s economy by bringing in developing industries that offer new opportunities to the residents. More than […]

Great Wolf sets Aug. 1 opening BY DENNIS WYATT Great Wolf Lodge will open the doors to its $180 million Manteca resort on Saturday, Aug. 1. The 95,000-square-foot indoor waterpark is kept heated at 84 degrees year round. The waterpark will include a variety of body slides, tube slides, raft rides, activity pools, and splash […]

New laws for 2020 address guns, gig economy and more BY ANGELINA MARTIN In the midst of all the top hats, party horns and confetti that helped ring in the New Year, hundreds of new state laws also went into effect in California when the world welcomed 2020. The Legislature’s largely-liberal viewpoint is made apparent […]

Stanislaus Farm Supply celebrates 70 years BY JEFF BENZIGER In 1949 a strike by the steel workers on the east coast led to a shrinking supply of bailing wire needed by Valley farmers and what was available was exorbitantly priced. The need for less expensive wire drove Stanislaus County farmers to creatively pool financial resources […]

VOLT Institute helps boost Valley economy BY SABRA STAFFORD A key factor for any company looking to open up or relocate to a specific region is the available workforce and whether or not they will have the needed skill sets. VOLT Institute is making great strides to make sure the Central Valley has the desired […]