Nonprofit founder cycling across country to open up educational opportunities for Central Valley residents BY SABRA STAFFORD Right about now Emmanuel Escamilla is probably thinking he’s never going to get out of Texas. Escamilla is the founder of the Modesto-based CodeX Program is currently biking across the United States to support first-generation students with scholarships […]

Farmers, state board clash over usage BY ANGELINA MARTIN The final draft proposal of a state plan to increase water flows through the Tuolumne River for the benefit of fish and wildlife was released in July with little changes, despite vehement opposition from a broad coalition of local governments and organizations. In an effort to […]

Hilmar Cheese Visitor Center celebrates 20 years BY ANGELINA MARTIN The Hilmar Cheese Company’s Visitor Center has welcomed travelers and locals alike through its doors since 1998, educating the public about the benefits of the California dairy industry. As the well-known center celebrates its 20th anniversary, it continues its mission of encouraging the public to […]

City welcomes G-League franchise to the 209 BY SABRA STAFFORD Rise up and reign. That’s the message spreading through the city of Stockton as the city welcomes it’s first NBA G-League franchise — the Stockton Kings. In April the Stockton City Council unanimously approved a lease agreement allowing the Sacramento Kings G League team to […]

Local growers, ranchers discuss impacts on industry BY ANGELINA MARTIN Farmers nationwide are feeling the effects of new tariffs announced by China on April 2, but California growers have been hit the hardest. Secretary of the California Department of Food and Agriculture Karen Ross met with local farmers Thursday in Lodi to highlight just how […]