Wright said she looks forward to contributing to the group's long-term strategy and mission - Must! Charities has appointed Cara Wright as its new director [...]

Clinics, live music, and wellness activities highlight the weekend - The Wildflower Experience will return to the Central Coast from May 2-4, 2025, bringing a [...]

Chamber invites businesses and groups to apply for booth space - Vendor applications are now open for the annual Fourth of July Parade and Park [...]

Public cake reception to be held May 13 - The Paso Robles City Library will mark 30 years at its current location at 1000 Spring [...]

Buy one adult or youth season pass, get a second - The California Mid-State Fair will bring back its "2-Fer Tuesday" promotion for the 2025 [...]

Event aims to showcase Paso Robles' agricultural heritage - The fourth annual joint Paso Robles Olive and Lavender Festival will take place on Saturday, May [...]

Swearing-in ceremony marks department's continued growth and expansion - The Paso Robles Police Department recently held a swearing-in ceremony for four new police officers and [...]

Gold medalists to represent Paso Robles in Atlanta this June - Paso Robles High School's SkillsUSA Chapter 211 earned 11 medals at the 58th annual [...]

Many residents from Morro Bay and nearby communities voiced their concerns Tuesday morning at the SLO County Board of Supervisors meeting regarding BESS projects and fires like those at Moss Landing.

Workshop set for May 7 at Atascadero City Hall - The City of Atascadero will host a public workshop to review and gather feedback on the updated State Fire Hazard Severity Zone and local Wildland U...

Braver Angels will host a free two-hour event titled Polarization is Hurting Us All: Let's Have a Conversation on Sunday, May 18, from 4 to 6 p.m. at Trinity Presbyterian Church, located at...

On Wednesday night, Templeton parents attended an information session to learn about how the district plans to use Measure D bond funds.

The new chief executive of California's embattled high-speed rail project says it is time to get serious about how to pay for it.

The U.S. House voted Thursday to block California from enforcing first-in-the-nation rules phasing out the sale of new gas-powered cars by 2035.

SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) hosted more than 20 buyers from the Middle East, Southeast Asia, South Korea and...

As the federal government rolls back fishing restrictions in the Pacific Remote Islands, California is reviewing its network of marine protected areas.

California's population climbed above 39.5 million in 2024, marking the second year of growth following a string of declines during the coronavirus pandemic.

Amid ongoing trade negotiations and economic concerns, White House officials emphasize the importance of "trust" in Trump as he marks 100 days in office.

The American Farm Bureau Federation today asked for changes to the "Waters of the United States" rule to bring it in line with the Sackett v. EPA Supreme Court ruling, which called for more clarity in water regulations. AFBF submitted comments in response to the Environmental Protection Agency's request for recommendations.

WASHINGTON -- U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins sent a letter to her counterpart in Mexico demanding Mexico eliminate restrictions on USDA aircraft and waive...

WASHINGTON -- U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins today announced the latest slate of presidential appointments for key Farm Service Agency (FSA) and Rural Development...

DAVIS, Calif. -- University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources has formally launched the new UC ANR Policy Institute, envisioned as a "one-stop shop" for...

WASHINGTON - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is issuing an emergency fuel waiver allowing the sale of E15 gasoline - gasoline blended with 15% ethanol...

The cost of inheriting the family farm will increase dramatically at the end of the year if Congress doesn't take steps to extend the elevated estate tax exemption. American Farm Bureau economists analyzed the estate tax cliff in a Market Intel this week.

American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall commented today on EPA's emergency fuel waiver allowing the sale of E15 gasoline during the summer season. "Farm Bureau appreciates EPA's decision to keep ethanol blended gasoline available nationwide through the summer season.

First-in-the-nation "Spray Days" system sends California residents emails and texts, shows maps

The American Society of Agricultural Consultants (ASAC) will present its next webinar, "Common Traits of Highly Successful Farm Transitions."

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - A single $20 tool could be your farm's secret weapon for cutting fuel costs, reducing tire wear and field performance. That was...

WASHINGTON - The Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research (FFAR) launched the Crop-Animal Systems Research Request for Applications (RFA), which will support innovative and transformative research into the...

SAN DIEGO, Calif. -- The importance of health in the agriculture industry is evolving beyond growing nutritious food and rearing livestock to incorporate immersive experiences...

SAN JOSE, Calif. --While Bitcoin might seem like a concern for tech-savvy traders, its global economic influence is now touching even the most traditional industries-including...

Grazing services will be provided by The Goat Girls LLC and funded through grants - The City of Paso Robles will resume its use of [...]

In California's water-stressed Central Valley, farmers are fallowing land and going solar, providing financial stability and saving water.

House Republicans vote to repeal a decision that placed a California fish, longfin smelt, on the endangered species list. Democrats and environmentalists condemned the action.

CAL FIRE is gearing up for fire season with Wildfire Preparedness Week, bringing together local agencies and communities.

San Luis Obispo County Public Health Department epidemiologist Jessie Burmester says this time of year is especially known for ticks.

The lingering low pressure will finally clear out and will be replaced by a significant ridge of high pressure in time for the weekend.

COLLEGE STATION, Texas -- U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins today [April 29, 2025] announced a second round of payments coming this week for specialty...

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (AP) - With her purple-and-pink hair swaying, Reneé Colón stands on a stepladder in the rented corner of a warehouse, pouring Brazilian coffee...

SAN MIGUEL DUEÑAS, Guatemala (AP) -- Standing outside a massive new avocado packing plant recently and with the U.S. ambassador in attendance, Guatemala President Bernardo...

DAVIS, Calif. -- Take a stroll down the middle aisles of any American grocery store, and you'll be surrounded by rows of brightly colored packaged...

WASHINGTON - Roberta Wagner, senior vice president of regulatory and scientific affairs at the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA), issued the following statement clarifying a...

The USDA's latest look at avocados reveals trends that point towards growing consumer interest. USDA Economist Cathryn Webber: "The CAC ......

The National Organic Program brought the organic community together by having over 1300 businesses and organizations sign a letter to ........

The California colored potato crop is on schedule with acreage similar to last year, expected to supply fresh potatoes through mid-July. The

The FDA Food Safety Modernization Act's Produce Safety Rule compliance for large farms has begun, with small farms facing compliance by .....

ITHACA, N.Y. - Join Cornell Agricultural Workforce Development on Tuesday, May 20th at 12 PM EDT for our next Virtual Office Hour: Planning for Immigration...

The conversation discusses the potential impact of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act on the agricultural industry. Specifically, it addresses ..

Despite economic uncertainty and recent tariffs, U.S. workers saw wages rise, with hourly earnings up 3.8% and weekly earnings up 4.1% year-over-year in April.

Nick Foglio from Foglio Commodities talking about the early markets in alfalfa. Over the last couple weeks getting the feed market starting to

Determined to cut costs and manage communications, the Trump administration is moving too slowly to contain the virus, experts say.

LAKEWOOD, Colo. -- Pop as in a champagne cork not a balloon! There have certainly been some fluctuations in prices, especially in the futures market,...

A reintroduced bill aims to help small .....reintroduced the Strengthening Local Processing Act, a bipartisan initiative designed to bolster

IDFA has announced a new voluntary initiative to eliminate artificial colors from dairy products .....Dairy in Schools Commitment," milk, ...

All California wineries, regardless of size, are invited to submit wines - The Orange County Wine Society, in partnership with the OC Fair, is accepting [...]

The 36th Annual Culinary Evening with the California Winemasters will be held this May 17th at Warner Bros. Studios in Burbank, California. Since its [...]

SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- The California State Fair is proud to announce the winners of the 2025 California Commercial Wine Competition. As one of the nation's...

New senior winemaker brings 15 years of local experience - Booker Vineyard has named Molly Lonborg as senior winemaker, placing her in charge of daily [...]

With the overall market and contracts, people are trying to figure out if people are just drinking less, if people don’t want to spend the money and is the younger generation not as much into alcohol. Hopefully, it’s a cycle that’s short-lived and we move on, but we’ll get through it.

Residents in the Five Cities area should boil their water before drinking or food preparation after bacteria was found in the drinking water distribution system, according to SLO County Public Works.

California announced that the State Water Project will deliver 50% of full water allotments this year, up from 40% last month. Runoff from ample snowpack is boosting reservoirs.

The Bureau of Reclamation is projecting adequate water supplies for the Klamath Basin along the California-Oregon border after a "biblical" winter.

Continuing to focus on maximizing California's water supplies, the ....has announced another increase in water supply allocations for the ....

California's agricultural landscape is transforming due to water supply challenges and the push for renewable energy. With projections of 500,000 to 1 million acres fallowed in the San Joaquin Valley by 2040, driven by the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) and decades of environmental water policies curtailing water supplies, farmers face tough choices: grow crops, convert land to solar, or try to do both.

By Frida Garza, Grist This story was originally published by Grist. Sign up for Grist's weekly newsletter here. In parts of California's Central Valley, so much groundwater has been pumped out of the ground to deal with the region's persistent drought that the land is starting to sink in.

California’s largest reservoir, Lake Shasta, reached capacity this week, marking the third straight year it has filled or nearly filled with water.

The run of big water years at the reservoir reflects the unusual string of wet winters the state has experienced, and it bodes well for water supplies this year across California.