The Raisin City School Board is meeting today to discuss the consequences of a surprise active shooter drill that terrified students and involved a staff member going around campus with a mask and fake gun. The board is considering whether to discipline or remove the school’s superintendent. Raisin City Elementary …
Read More »Central Valley Raisin, Almond Crops Harmed In Monday’s Thunderstorm
Monday’s heavy rain and gusty winds in the valley hurt two of the region’s largest money-making crops. Fresno County is the top grower of raisins in the country, but Monday’s storm came at the worst moment for farmers growing the crop. At this time of year grapes are laid on …
Read More »Interview: Manuel Cunha Talks About Supreme Court Raisin Ruling
Supreme Court In Favor Of Local Farmer, Raisin Program ‘Unconstitutional’
History has been made in the Central Valley. A local raisin farmer, Marvin Horne, has been fighting for almost a decade to keep the government from taking his property. On Monday, the Supreme Court sided with him. It voted eight to one to strike down a reserve program that seizes …
Read More »U.S. Supreme Court Hears Kerman Raisin Farmer’s Case that Could Impact Industry
A Central Valley farmer has taken his case to the highest court in the nation fighting what he calls an unconstitutional law forcing him to hand over his raisins without getting paid. The law dates back to1937 and is part of the Agricultural Marketing Agreement Act, which requires raisin farmers to contribute to …
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