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New Strawberry Varieties Boost California Production and Advance 2026 Harvest Season

Monday, May 11

The introduction of new commercial strawberry varieties has raised expectations for an industry turnaround after years of declining production. Heading into 2026, the California Strawberry Commission projected earlier spring production and marketable fruit volume in April, citing the availability of new commercially available varieties of... Read More.

Long Delays Anticipated on Interstate 5 Following Memorial Day Weekend

Monday, May 11

Major bridge joint seal work is planned on Interstate 5 after Memorial Day weekend at Cottonwood Creek Bridge, approximately 15 miles south of Redding (near the Shasta/Tehama County Line). Long-term lane closures (tentatively planned for Friday nights through Sunday mornings) will generate lengthy traffic backups... Read More.

Potential Privacy Incident Regarding Patient Personal Information In Email

Thursday, May 7

On April 9, 2025, California Correctional Health Care Services (CCHCS) sent notification letters to approximately 4,100 patients for a privacy incident involving Protected Health Information (PHI). A March 2025 audit revealed an incident where a CCHCS employee sent an unencrypted email with PHI to an... Read More.

Mountain Lion Safely Relocated from Urban Escondido to Cleveland National Forest

Wednesday, May 6

CDFW staff responded Monday to reports of a mountain lion sheltering under a vehicle in Escondido. Due to the busy urban setting and a growing crowd of onlookers, environmental scientists made the call to safely immobilize and relocate the animal. After being tranquilized, the mountain... Read More.

Rep. Kiley Secures Key Funding in Agriculture Appropriations Bill

Tuesday, May 5

Congressman Kevin Kiley (I-CA) secured more than $4.5 million for key projects across California’s Third District, money included in the agriculture appropriations funding bill that passed through the House Appropriations Committee last week. “These investments reflect our commitment to improving and strengthening our rural communities... Read More.

Wildfire Preparedness Week is the Time to Take Action

Tuesday, May 5

Sacramento, CA - As California faces a drier‑than‑normal winter and elevated early‑season wildfire risk, Wildfire Preparedness Week 2026 (May 3–9) centers on the theme “Prepare Today, Protect Tomorrow: Your Role in California’s Wildfire Safety.” This message underscores a critical reality: with wildfire likelihood increasing... Read More.

California Advances Delta Tunnel Project Amid Environmental and Legal Challenges

Monday, May 4

California Governor Gavin Newsom marked progress on his $20 billion Delta tunnel project by clearing a key hurdle last week. The plan aims to reroute water from the Sacramento River through a 45-mile tunnel to a reservoir, boosting supply for much of the state. The... Read More.

State Farm Faces Millions in Fines and License Risk Over Fire Claims Mismanagement in California

Monday, May 4

State Farm faces potential fines reaching millions of dollars and a possible temporary license suspension in California. The state’s Insurance Department found hundreds of alleged violations tied to how State Farm handled claims after last year’s Los Angeles County fires. The department said State Farm showed... Read More.

Meghan Hertels Vision for Wildlife Conservation and Agriculture in California

Monday, May 4

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife’s new director, Meghan Hertel, assumed her post in February. Before joining the department, she worked as the deputy secretary of biodiversity and habitat at the state Natural Resources Agency. Hertel spoke with Ag Alert® about her priorities at... Read More.

California’s First Congressional District Announces Winner of 2026 Congressional Art Competition

Thursday, April 30

Today, the Office of California’s First Congressional District announced the winner of the 2026 Congressional Art Competition. University Preparatory School Senior, Kaitlyn Raftery, won for her piece “The Fight For Freedom”. The annual Congressional Art Competition is open to all high school students in California’s... Read More.

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New Strawberry Varieties Boost California Production and Advance 2026 Harvest Season

Long Delays Anticipated on Interstate 5 Following Memorial Day Weekend

Potential Privacy Incident Regarding Patient Personal Information In Email

Mountain Lion Safely Relocated from Urban Escondido to Cleveland National Forest

Rep. Kiley Secures Key Funding in Agriculture Appropriations Bill

Wildfire Preparedness Week is the Time to Take Action

California Advances Delta Tunnel Project Amid Environmental and Legal Challenges

State Farm Faces Millions in Fines and License Risk Over Fire Claims Mismanagement in California

Meghan Hertels Vision for Wildlife Conservation and Agriculture in California

California’s First Congressional District Announces Winner of 2026 Congressional Art Competition

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