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On Wednesday, crews began using a soil vapor extraction system to remove pollutants from the soil under downtown Delano.

EXETER – After 134 years, Exeter United Methodist Church held their final service, sang their final hymn and promptly shut their doors for the final time. The Exeter United Methodist Church (UMC) church has suffered a steady decline in membership over the past few years, even before COVID, and held its last service on Sunday, June 26. Every member of their congregation attended, amounting to only 15 parishioners.

While much is expected of the state in resolving California’s water crisis, farmers are trying to do their part as well in conserving water for the future. Watch this brief interview with Tipton pistachio grower Dominic Pitigliano as he talks about his family’s groundwater recharge project. Read more in Pacific Nut Producer Magazine.

McFarland Festival Committee and McFarland Recreation and Park District are proud to present Independence Day July 3rd Celebration at the Mouser Center and Sherwood Park. Thanks to the City of McFarland. Come have a great time with family and friends. July 3 Schedule of Events and Notes. 5 p.m. Festivities...

A $5 million soil cleanup effort about to start in Delano will vacuum toxic vapors from an underground plume of contamination left over from decades of improper disposal of a carcinogenic chemical that had been used in local dry-cleaning. Officials with the state Department of Toxic Substances Control unveiled a...

It's that time of the year to dust off barbecue grills, invite family and friends to the cookout, and prepare to celebrateJuly 4 – responsibly.  Beginning this week, many communities across California will have access to "Safe and Sane" fireworks in preparation for the holiday. As they do every year, state and local...

With graduation season wrapping up, 12 Valley high school graduates students from both Wasco and Shafter were awarded hefty scholarships, courtesy of one of the region’s biggest farmers. Tuesday, the Wonderful Company announced it awarded a dozen college-bound Valley natives with scholarships up to $30,000 to help with tuition...

FRESNO, Calif. (FOX26) — Chef Manuel Carbajal from The River Steakhouse at Eagle Mountain Casino in Porterville visited Great Day to prepare some delicious food. 4 chicken breasts sliced horizontally or pounded until 1/2" thick. 1/2 tsp kosher salt. 1/4 tsp black pepper. 1/3 cup + 1 Tbsp. all-purpose...

DelanoNow staff reports – Delano Union School District. We have selected the Top Scholars from Delano Union School District’s Middle-School graduates earlier this month. In no particular order we are highlighting several students each day. We are starting with Almond Tree Middle School. Ivette Valdez Campos will be...

Compiled a list of cities with the fastest growing home prices in Hanford-Corcoran, CA metro using data from Zillow. Originally published on stacker.com, part of the TownNews Content Exchange.

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The annual Wasco Rose Festival is moving back to September. The event reclaims its weekend after Labor Day spot with the theme “No Place Like Home.” Festivities will include a community run, Rose Parade, vendor fair and car show on Saturday, Sept. 10. For parade or vendor applications, email wascorf@gmail.com.

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