How to prepare for pruning season
Frank BrinesARS Master RosarianHappy New Year – let's hope for ideal rose growing weather for 2026. This winter has been very different from last...
EVMWD to seek State Revolving Fund loan for Mission Trail trunk sewer
The State Water Resources Control Board has a State Revolving Fund which provides 20-year loans at interest rates between 1.5 percent and 3.0 percent,...
The 12 Days of Christmas ‘Fire Safety’
Roger BoddaertSpecial to the Valley NewsWe are entering one of the most festive times of the year in our homes in celebration with family...
Prevent Christmas tree fires with safety tips
Fire Chief Sam DiGiovannaContributorBy now, most of us have our Christmas Trees up. However, did you know that half of those who purchase live...
Rose Care FUNdamentals for December
Frank BrinesMaster Rosarian (ARS)December is a relatively quiet month in our gardens as we let our roses take some “dormancy downtime” marshalling their resources...
Supervisor Gutierrez to host free produce distributions amid federal assistance uncertainty
BANNING – With recent developments surrounding federal SNAP benefits, the Office of Supervisor Yxstian Gutierrez continues its monthly free produce distribution events to support...
Thanksgiving is leading day of the year for U.S. home cooking fires
CALIFORNIA – An estimated 1,446 home cooking fires were reported to U.S. fire departments on Thanksgiving Day in 2023, reflecting a 388 percent increase...
Native bees of California: Guardians of our ecosystem
Stephanie HolbrookWings of ChangeCalifornia is home to more than 1,600 species of native bees. These small, often unnoticed pollinators keep wildflowers blooming, strengthen food...
Food trends boost pistachio market as production rises
Hannah JohanssonAg AlertWith pistachio harvest wrapping up this month, California growers are expecting a potential record crop.Initial projections of up to 1.8 billion pounds...
EMWD awards design contract for lift station rehabilitations
The Eastern Municipal Water District awarded a contract for the design to rehabilitate three lift stations.A 5-0 EMWD board vote on November 5 approved...