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Good news, bad news for Valley-grown cherries

It's cherry time in the central San Joaquin Valley, but don't wait too long to buy them. This year's season will be shorter than normal and you may pay more for those sweet- tasting beauties.

Less than ideal growing conditions contributed to a lighter set in many orchards. Adding insult to injury, a fierce hailstorm in April shredded some Valley fields. Read more →

Eating out: May 16 a day for cycling gluttony

When those lean cyclists with near-zero body fat speed through Clovis during the Amgen Tour of California today (Wednesday, May 16), the rest of us will be watching -- and eating.

It feels a little wrong to talk about the all the delicious, fatty foods available, but since we all love food, I'm going to do it anyway. Read more →

Balakian family starts canning its signature heirloom tomatoes

The Balakian family of Reedley has supplied thousands of heirloom tomatoes to Valley consumers over the years. Now, the enterprising farmers are expanding their operation by canning their own organic heirloom tomatoes.

The family is well known among foodies, who crave their old-time varieties of fresh tomatoes. They produce more than 80 types that they sell at farmers markets from Fresno to the Bay Area. Read more →

Eating Out: Valley venues offer several Mother's Day options

Mother's Day is Sunday, which means now is the time to make reservations for that quality time with mom.

Restaurants and Mother's Day events fill up quickly, so make reservations soon to avoid a parental guilt trip. Read more →

Valley farmers markets a cornucopia of fresh variety

The Valley's seasonal farmers markets soon will be brimming with fresh fruits, vegetables, entertainment and food vendors to satisfy anyone's palette.

From Hanford to Madera, farmers markets have become an annual tradition for people looking for fresh and local food. And this year, people will find a few changes and new vendors. Read more →