Mid Valley Times

06/02/2026

CA navel prices drop, almonds rebound

EXETER – With the navel orange season about done, citrus growers are looking at a disappointing season for their flagship citrus variety....

With the navel orange season about done, citrus growers are looking at a disappointing season for their flagship citrus variety.

06/02/2026

Senator joins Reedley College to welcome new FAME cohort

REEDLEY – Sen. Adam Schiff ended a busy day in the Central Valley with a visit to Reedley College, where he received a crash course in all the campus has to offer by way of career technical education....

Sen. Adam Schiff visited Reedley College to receive a crash course in all the campus has to offer by way of career technical education.

06/02/2026

Fresno man sentenced for human trafficking

FRESNO – Samuel Packard of Fresno has been sentenced to four decades in prison for the crime of human trafficking. ...

FRESNO – Samuel Packard of Fresno has been sentenced to four decades in prison for the crime of human trafficking.

06/01/2026

‘Operation Hands Down’ brings numerous arrests, seizures

FRESNO COUNTY – Federal, state and local agencies came together to take a substantial amount of weapons, drugs and violent offenders off the streets....

Federal, state and local agencies came together to take a substantial amount of weapons, drugs and violent offenders off the streets.

06/01/2026

Reedley PD arrests juvenile for reckless e-bike driving

REEDLEY – A juvenile has been arrested in Reedley after not following city rules by unsafely riding an e-bike around town....

REEDLEY – A juvenile has been arrested in Reedley after not following city rules by unsafely riding an e-bike around town.

05/30/2026

Apaches claim first CIF state title

FRESNO – For the first time in school history, a Sanger High School sports program has claimed a state championship. On May 29 inside the Fresno City College Gymnasium, the Sanger boys volleyball team battled Francis Parker (San Diego) for the Division II CIF State Championship. Every set was a battle, with both teams demonstrating they had championship grit and spirit....

For the first time in school history, a Sanger High School sports program has claimed a state championship.

05/29/2026

We called… you answered✨📱

Huge thanks to everyone who came out and made News & Brews such a great time. Nothing better than seeing the community show up and have fun together!

You’re already clearing your schedule for the next one, right? 😄

Valley Strong - Dinuba Branch
Dinuba Chamber Of Commerce

05/29/2026

Reedley reviews second half of FY ‘26-27 budget proposals

REEDLEY – The Reedley City Council held a special meeting to hear the remainder of the city’s proposed department budgets for fiscal year 2026-2027. In preparation of the budget adoption documents that are expected to be brought to council on June 9, the dais saw presentations from the public works, engineering, fire and police departments on May 26. This special meeting continued the budget proposals from…...

The Reedley City Council held a special meeting to hear the remainder of the city’s proposed department budgets for fiscal year 2026-2027.

05/29/2026

Orange Cove council approves new water, sewer rates

ORANGE COVE – Increased water and sewer utility rates will soon take effect in Orange Cove, but some residents may actually see lower bills depending on their household’s water usage. The Orange Cove City Council voted unanimously May 26 to approve proposed rate increases that were first presented to the council in January. These increases, set to take place over five years, will restore a positive operating balance to the city’s water and sewer funds and help Orange Cove maintain high-quality infrastructure. ...

Increased water and sewer utility rates will soon take effect in Orange Cove, but some residents may actually see lower bills.

05/29/2026

SJVHS students shine in local art show

PARLIER – With the school year quickly coming to a close, San Joaquin Valley High School took its art education off-campus, highlighting two semesters of technique development and experimentation. On May 27, the Parlier Starbucks transformed into an art gallery for the evening, and was home to San Joaquin Valley High School’s “Visuals” art show. From water color to sketch work to aerosol paint, the exhibition showcased a stimulating mix of styles and mediums that students explored throughout the year....

With the school year quickly coming to a close, San Joaquin Valley High School took its art education off-campus.