Environment

Turlock still enforcing drought restrictions

Submitted by Central Valley ... on Friday, June 30th, 4:00 pm

California may have pulled out of the drought, but that doesn’t mean cities throughout the state aren’t still reeling from the effects.

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Nominations sought for Ag Hall of Fame

Submitted by Central Valley ... on Wednesday, June 28th, 2:20 pm

The San Joaquin Country Agricultural Hall of Fame is seeking nominations for ag leaders throughout the county. The nominees should be those who have made outstanding contributions to the community.

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St. Joseph’s recognized for sustainability efforts

Submitted by Central Valley ... on Wednesday, April 26th, 12:33 pm

STOCKTON – St. Joseph’s Medical Center was recognized for its achievements in environmental sustainability in the healthcare sector.

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Valley farmers try out new radio network

Submitted by Central Valley ... on Thursday, April 20th, 10:26 am

By KENT HOHLFIELD
Central Valley Business Journal Writer

STOCKTON — More than 50 years ago, a small company in Eugene, Oregon began offering loggers and farmers a way to keep in touch with their crews in the field. Silke Communications has developed from its humble beginnings to become one of the fastest growing push-to-talk services on the West Coast.

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Tracy High team wins hackathon

Submitted by Central Valley ... on Tuesday, March 28th, 4:24 pm

STOCKTON — A team from Tracy High School won the second annual H20 Hackathon Saturday.

The team developed an app that converts information from a typical water bill into layman’s terms. It uses visual representations to help people monitor use and save water.

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An exterminator’s mission to save bees

Submitted by Central Valley ... on Thursday, March 2nd, 3:00 pm

PHOTO COURTESY STEPHEN RYS

By SIM RISSO
Business Journal writer

MODESTO — Usually pest control services aren’t known for saving insects. But that’s not the case with Cornerstone Pest Management, which specializes in safely relocating honeybees.

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Levee breach plugged for now

Submitted by Central Valley ... on Wednesday, February 22nd, 12:52 pm

MANTECA — A breach in a levee in south San Joaquin County that forced as many as 500 people from their homes was plugged Monday night. But the evacuation order was still in place Tuesday morning.

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